<p>One of the most eligible bachelors in Pakistan, Aisam, 31, got engaged to Faha Akmal Makhdoom, a Pakistani British citizen based in the United Kingdom and chosen by the tennis star's family.<br /><br />The couple will get married in December this year."It is a big moment for me and I am very happy," a beaming Aisam, dressed in a three-piece suit, told the media at the engagement ceremony, which was attended by family friends, relatives and a few selected people yesterday.<br /><br />In a country where cricketers rule the roost in terms of popularity and adulation, Aisam has become a household name in Pakistan due to his exploits on the court.<br /><br />Reaching the final of the US Open last year along with doubles partner, India's Rohan Bopanna also made headlines.<br /><br />"I am so happy and I am looking forward to December," Faha, dressed in a graceful pink Garara, told reporters.<br /><br />"My parents have told me that marriages are made in heaven and I am confident we will hit it off as husband and wife and as close friends," she said.<br /><br />Faha lives in Ipswich and has done her BSC honours in Psychology from the University of Essex.<br /><br />Aqeel Khan, Pakistan's number two tennis player, quipped that Faha would now help Aisam cross the threshold of international tennis and help him in becoming number one.<br />Aisam, who leaves next month to play on the international circuit with Bhopanna before taking part in the US Open, said he wanted to win a Grand Slam before his marriage.<br />"It will be the perfect gift for my wedding," he said.</p>
<p>One of the most eligible bachelors in Pakistan, Aisam, 31, got engaged to Faha Akmal Makhdoom, a Pakistani British citizen based in the United Kingdom and chosen by the tennis star's family.<br /><br />The couple will get married in December this year."It is a big moment for me and I am very happy," a beaming Aisam, dressed in a three-piece suit, told the media at the engagement ceremony, which was attended by family friends, relatives and a few selected people yesterday.<br /><br />In a country where cricketers rule the roost in terms of popularity and adulation, Aisam has become a household name in Pakistan due to his exploits on the court.<br /><br />Reaching the final of the US Open last year along with doubles partner, India's Rohan Bopanna also made headlines.<br /><br />"I am so happy and I am looking forward to December," Faha, dressed in a graceful pink Garara, told reporters.<br /><br />"My parents have told me that marriages are made in heaven and I am confident we will hit it off as husband and wife and as close friends," she said.<br /><br />Faha lives in Ipswich and has done her BSC honours in Psychology from the University of Essex.<br /><br />Aqeel Khan, Pakistan's number two tennis player, quipped that Faha would now help Aisam cross the threshold of international tennis and help him in becoming number one.<br />Aisam, who leaves next month to play on the international circuit with Bhopanna before taking part in the US Open, said he wanted to win a Grand Slam before his marriage.<br />"It will be the perfect gift for my wedding," he said.</p>