Toluwalashe Agunbiade continued her impressive run at the ongoing 2026 NASCO/ITF J30 World Tennis Tour Junior Championship, defeating Destiny Tomizayi 7-5, 6-1 in a Girls Under-18 Group F match on Wednesday in Abuja.
It was reported that the championship is taking place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Tennis Complex, Abuja.
The first leg of the tournament began on June 1 and will end on June 7, while the second leg is scheduled for June 8 to June 13.
Agunbiade, who is in Group F alongside Destiny Tomizayi, Omoyinka Ayinla, and a bye, recorded her second consecutive singles victory in the round-robin competition.
She fought hard in a closely contested first set before raising her level in the second to secure the win in straight sets.
The Nigerian player showed composure under pressure, edging Tomizayi 7-5 after several tightly contested games. She then dominated the second set, breaking her opponent’s serve repeatedly to win 6-1 and earn maximum points from the match.
This victory marks her second straight singles win in the round-robin, boosting her chances of reaching the quarter-finals.
With this result, Agunbiade has six points from two matches in Group F and remains on track for the knockout stage.
After the match, Agunbiade expressed satisfaction with her performance:
“This is my third participation in an ITF tournament. So far, everything has gone well. I’ve won my singles and doubles matches and now have six points from two singles wins. I have one more group match, and I’m confident going into it. All I need to do is stick to my tactics, follow my game plan, and give my best. Hopefully, I can secure another win,” she said.
Agunbiade also praised her doubles partnership with Lithuania’s Roneta Kacinskaite, who said she also has six points from two singles victories and is optimistic about qualifying for the quarter-finals.
“I played a great match. My volleys were good, and my serve worked well. I think I need to improve a little on my receiving, but overall I am pleased,” she said.
In other girls’ singles matches, Success Ogunjobi defeated Opeyemi Olademeji 6-0, 6-1, while Khadijat Mohammed beat Jamila Sani 6-0, 6-0. Mary Azi and Nora Awode advanced via walkovers against Winner Gakpo and Nenrot Suwa, respectively.
Emmanuella Kwange defeated Sri Lanka’s Rashmi Wijewardana 6-3, 6-3; Daisy Okechukwu beat Blessing Peter 6-1, 6-0; and Salvation Alex won against Gift Gamaniel 6-1, 6-1.
In boys’ singles, Amir Mohammed overwhelmed Cameroon’s Zolly Bwelle Gaetan Ylann 6-0, 6-0, while China’s Hengzhi Cui defeated Austin Ogbole with the same scoreline.
Elliott Awomoyi of the U.S. beat Mohammed Abdullahi 6-4, 6-1; Gbolahan Olawale defeated Olorun-Damilola Agunbiade 6-2, 6-0; Jagruth Kasireddy from India won a tough match against Herman Aframai 6-4, 7-5; and Segun Monday defeated Liberia’s Levi Baker 6-1, 6-2.
In girls’ doubles quarter-finals, Agunbiade and Kacinskaite defeated Mary Azi and Glory Olademeji 6-2, 6-2 to reach the semi-finals. They will face Khadijat Mohammed and France’s Jessica Togbe, who advanced after beating Salvation Alex and Destiny Tomizayi 6-1, 6-1.
In other doubles matches, Success Ogunjobi and Sri Lanka’s Rashmi Wijewardana beat Idowu Gowin and Nenrot Suwa 7-5, 7-5; and Elisha Kwande and Gbolahan Olawale defeated Amir Mohammed and Abdubasit Salami 6-4, 6-2 to reach the semi-finals. Elliott Awomoyi and Seyi Ogunsakin also advanced after beating Jagruth Kasireddy and Segun Monday 6-1, 7-5.
The tournament features players divided into eight groups (A to H) of four players each, playing on a round-robin basis. Group winners advance to the quarter-finals, with 14 countries participating.
