Doha: Defending champion Paul Coll, ranked World No. 2, secured his spot in the QTerminals Qatar Classic 2026 quarterfinals with a decisive 3-0 victory over Switzerland's Dimitri Steinmann. The match concluded with scores of 11-2, 11-4, 11-3. Coll's next opponent is France's Victor Crouin, while Egypt's Karim Abdel Gawad also progressed with a straight-sets win.
According to Qatar News Agency, in the women's draw, World No. 2 Amina Orfi dominated her match against Nardine Garas, setting the stage for an all-Egyptian quarterfinal against Fayrouz Abo El Kheir. Additionally, Britain's Jasmine Hutton secured her place in the last eight.
The tournament witnessed a significant upset as Malaysia's Rachel Arnold ousted 2024 champion Nour El Sherbini with a 3-1 victory. After his match, Coll highlighted his effective movement and concentration as key factors in his win. Meanwhile, Orfi expressed her determination to achieve the World No. 1 ranking following her recent success at the London Classic.