French tennis player Aravane Rezaï received a shield in recognition of her services and contributions to the sport.

ISLAMABAD: France’s Astrid Cirotte staged a comeback to defeat Thailand’s Kamonwan Yodpetch and claim the women’s singles title at the W-15 Islamabad Junaid Family Foundation World Tennis Women’s Championships 2026.

Cirotte recovered from losing the opening set to win the final 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex, securing the title in the tournament’s second leg.

Yodpetch, meanwhile, captured the women’s doubles title alongside China’s Ru Xi Wu. The pair defeated Germany’s Anastasiya Kuparev and Uzbekistan’s Sevil Yuldasheva 6-3, 4-6, 10-2 in the final, winning the deciding match tie-break after the teams shared the first two sets.

Players from 17 Countries Compete

The international championship featured 31 players from 17 countries, including France, China, Russia, Denmark, Mexico, Uzbekistan, South Africa, the Netherlands, South Korea, Nepal, Japan, Hong Kong, Germany, Thailand, Türkiye, the Czech Republic and Pakistan.

The event brought together international players and officials, highlighting Pakistan’s efforts to promote women’s tennis and host international sporting competitions.

US Diplomat Attends Closing Ceremony

United States Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker attended the closing ceremony as chief guest. Ansir Junaid, chairman of the Junaid Family Foundation, and his wife were guests of honour. They joined officials in distributing prizes to the champions and runners-up.

PTF President Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Secretary General Colonel Zia-ud-Din Tufail were also present.

French tennis player Aravane Rezaï received a shield in recognition of her services and contributions to the sport.

The ceremony was attended by ambassadors, diplomats, tennis officials, players, coaches, parents and spectators.

PTF Highlights Efforts to Promote Women’s Tennis

Qureshi congratulated the champions and runners-up on their performances and thanked Baker, the Junaid family and other guests for attending the event. He also acknowledged the foundation’s support in organising the championship.

The tournament is part of the PTF’s efforts to develop women’s tennis, provide Pakistani players with opportunities to compete against international opponents and strengthen the country’s ability to host international tennis events.

Sponsored by the Junaid Family Foundation, the championship also aims to support the development of tennis and expand opportunities for women players in Pakistan.