Shaikh Zulqurnain
Shaikh Zulqurnain Jailany is a seasoned Pakistani sports journalist with over two decades of experience covering major sporting events both at home and across the globe. Throughout his extensive career, Mr. Shaikh has built a strong reputation for insightful reporting and in-depth coverage across a wide range of sports, including cricket, football, hockey, and other disciplines popular in Pakistan. His work reflects a deep understanding of the sporting landscape, sharp analytical skills, and a commitment to high-quality journalism.
Excitement reached a peak at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Complex in Islamabad as the second leg of the W15 Islamabad Junaid Family Foundation World Tennis Women’s Championship 2026 delivered high-octane quarterfinal battles across both women’s singles and doubles categories.
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The prestigious international tournament features 31 elite players representing 17 nations, including France, China, Russia, Denmark, Mexico, Uzbekistan, South Africa, the Netherlands, South Korea, Nepal, Japan, Hong Kong, Germany, Thailand, Türkiye, the Czech Republic, and host nation Pakistan.
Held in collaboration with the Junaid Family Foundation, the tournament benefits significantly from the foundation’s generous sponsorship, which continues to play a vital role in promoting and fostering international women’s tennis across Pakistan.
In the women’s singles quarterfinals, Ruizhi Wu (China) overpowered Gloria Levinsky (Czech Republic) in a clinical straight-sets victory: 6–0, 6–3. Vozuko Mdlulwa (South Africa) dispatched Anastasia Kuparev (Germany) with an emphatic scoreline of 6–1, 6–1.
Astrid Cirotte (France) secured her spot in the next round with a solid 6–2, 6–4 win against Ksenia Laskutova (Russia) while Kamonwan Yodpetch (Thailand) earned a hard-fought, three-set comeback victory over Florentine Dekkers (Netherlands): 6–2, 5–7, 6–3.
In the women’s doubles quarterfinals, Astrid Cirotte (FRA) & Sebastiani Leon (MEX) defeated Suzona Oigawa (JPN) & Jeong Moon (KOR) 6–2, 7–6(6) while Vozuko Mdlulwa (RSA) & Warona Mdlulwa (RSA) beat Lilia Piskun (RUS) & Sofia Suslova (RUS) 6–2, 6–1, Kamonwan Yodpetch (THA) & Ruizhi Wu (CHN) outpaced Kei Yau Cheung (HKG) & Sabiryna Olimjanova (UZB) 6–1, 6–2 and Anastasia Kuparev (GER) & Sevil Yuldasheva (UZB) thumped Emma van Poppel (NED) & Florentine Dekkers (NED) 6–1, 6–1.
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The Pakistan Tennis Federation extended its heartfelt gratitude to the Junaid Family Foundation for its great support and generous sponsorship, highlighting that such partnerships are instrumental in hosting world-class sporting events and elevating women’s athletics in Pakistan.