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KARACHI: Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi is hopeful that youngsters will learn from his experiences which the Pakistani tennis ace has shared in his book — Lessons learnt from the tennis tour.

Speaking at a well-attended book launch here on Wednesday, the tennis star said that he has gained a lot from his experiences on the international tennis tour, which is the prime reason behind his decision to write a book.

Aisam, one of Pakistan’s most popular sports stars, is currently ranked number nine in the world doubles rankings. If he manages to remain in the top-ten till the end of May this year, then there are bright chances that Aisam and his compatriot Aqeel Khan will qualify to represent Pakistan at the men’s doubles event of the Olympic Games 2012 in London this summer.

“No Pakistani player has ever featured in Olympic tennis,” said Aisam. “It is one of my greatest dreams to be able to play in the Olympics,” he added. Aisam, who recently helped Pakistan win their Davis Cup match against Lebanon in Beirut, is the only Pakistani to have reached a Grand Slam final. He achieved that feat at the 2010 US Upen when he made to the finals of the men’s doubles and mixed doubles events with India’s Rohan Boppana and Czech Republic’s Kveta Peschke respectively.

Aisam, 31, also shared various anecdotes and memorable incidents of his tennis life with his fans. He hailed his parents and his coach Robert Davis, who co-authored the book.

Those who attended the ceremony here at the Valley School of Art and Architecture included his family, friends and fans. His wife, Faha, was there along with Aisam’s father – Ihtisham – and sister Shiza.