The FIP World Cup in Doha is currently determining the final standings for the women’s bracket, with four nations advancing to the semi-finals to compete for 9th through 12th place. Following a series of intense quarter-final matches at the Khalifa International Tennis Squash Complex, the stage is now set for the upcoming showdowns between Belgium, Indonesia, the United States, and Great Britain.
Quarter-Final Results and Semi-Final Matchups
The path to the 9th-12th place semi-finals was defined by varying levels of dominance and hard-fought victories. Here is a breakdown of how each team secured their spot:
- Belgium vs. Paraguay: Belgium demonstrated overwhelming superiority, sweeping the tie 3-0. The pairings of Pysson/Boeykens, Wyckaert/Mestach, and Sermant/Vierendeels were clinical, conceding only five games throughout the entire series.
- Indonesia vs. Germany: Indonesia advanced with a 2-0 victory. Kusuma/Putria won the opening match, followed by a clinching performance from Gumulya/Sabrina. Per tournament regulations, the third match was bypassed as the outcome would not have altered the qualification results.
- Great Britain vs. Egypt: In a much tighter contest, Great Britain edged out Egypt 2-1. After Rose/Gibson took the first match, the Egyptian duo of Tawfik-El Nimr leveled the tie. Ultimately, Nicholas/De La Mare secured the win for Great Britain by defeating Faidallah/El Halaby.
- United States vs. Chile: The U.S. secured a 2-0 victory, though it required significant effort. The opening match was a grueling two-and-a-half-hour marathon that saw Beltramino/Rodriguez Sanchez defeat Arancibia/Ahumada Carrasco (6-3, 4-6, 6-4). Dubins/Morga Alonso then sealed the tie by winning the second match against Bentjerodt Burgos/Del Real Bobadilla.
As the tournament progresses, the winners of the upcoming 9th-12th place semi-finals will move on to compete for 9th-10th place, while the losers will play for 11th-12th. Meanwhile, Paraguay, Germany, Chile, and Egypt have moved into the bracket to determine the 13th-16th place rankings.
