Road to MADO B/S07 — Topspin Tennis Tournament GU12: Quarterfinal Preview and Tuesday Order of Play
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23/09/2025Road to MADO B/S07 — Topspin Tennis Tournament GU12: Quarterfinal Preview and Tuesday Order of Play
Analytical update from Dubai on the Girls U12 main draw featuring quarterfinal match-ups and the Tuesday, September 23, 2025 order of play for the UAE Tennis Federation event.
Road to MADO B/S07 — Tournament Overview
Event: Road to MADO B/S07 - Topspin Tennis Tournament GU12
Dates: 19–28 September 2025
City: Dubai
Surface: Hard
Official Ball: Wilson Championships
Main Draw: 32 | Qualifying: 8
Age Group: Girls 12U
Entry Fee: 125
Designation: Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open qualifying pathway
Full tournament page: uaetennis.ae event hub.
Where the Draw Stands
With the Round of 32 and Round of 16 completed, the Girls U12 main draw has produced an intriguing last eight. The top-ranked player has progressed emphatically, several contenders have advanced via retirements or walkovers, and the quarterfinal bracket is set for Tuesday in Dubai.
Quarterfinal Line-up (Girls U12)
| Match | Player | Rank | Club | vs | Player | Rank | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF1 | Uchechukwu Uzokwe | 1 | C.F | vs | Elif Sacli | 45 | IND |
| QF2 | Maya Kanbargimath | 47 | IND | vs | Maithili Surve | 22 | FUT |
| QF3 | Diana Foltova | 29 | PBI | vs | Melissa Tatlieva | 13 | IND |
| QF4 | Anisa Tatlieva | 19 | IND | vs | Miraaya Thimaya | 9 | IQT |
Paths to the Quarterfinals
- Uchechukwu Uzokwe (1): Advanced from R32; defeated Mimi Wang 6-0, 6-1 in R16.
- Elif Sacli (45): R32 walkover; beat Yasmina El Eit 6-1, 6-1 in R16.
- Maya Kanbargimath (47): R32 6-0, 6-0 over Maria Abdallah; advanced in R16 via opponent retirement after taking the first set 6-2.
- Maithili Surve (22): Advanced from R32; edged Amna Amin 6-4, 7-6 in R16 with a second-set tie-break.
- Diana Foltova (29): R32 6-2, 6-1 over Khadijah Mulla; R16 walkover.
- Melissa Tatlieva (13): Advanced from R32; defeated Aarna Sukhramani 6-0, 6-3 in R16.
- Anisa Tatlieva (19): Advanced from R32; led Reet Khanna after winning the first set 7-5 when the opponent retired in R16.
- Miraaya Thimaya (9): Advanced from R32; defeated Mia Radjenovic 6-1, 6-1 in R16.
Key Talking Points
- Top-ranked authority: Uzokwe has dropped just one game through R16, underlining her status.
- Efficient advances: Multiple walkovers and retirements have reshaped the bracket, keeping player freshness variable heading into Tuesday.
- Tie-break temperament: Surve’s composure in a second-set tie-break could prove valuable in tighter quarterfinal scenarios.
Today — Tuesday, September 23, 2025 — Order of Play
This is the planned order of play for the Girls U12 quarterfinals. Court assignments and start times are to be confirmed. Schedule remains subject to change.
| No. | Round | Match | Court | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quarterfinal | Uchechukwu Uzokwe vs Elif Sacli | TBC | TBC |
| 2 | Quarterfinal | Maya Kanbargimath vs Maithili Surve | TBC | TBC |
| 3 | Quarterfinal | Diana Foltova vs Melissa Tatlieva | TBC | TBC |
| 4 | Quarterfinal | Anisa Tatlieva vs Miraaya Thimaya | TBC | TBC |
What to Watch For
- Baseline consistency vs first-strike intent: Expect contrasting tempos across QF2 and QF3, where recent scorelines suggest high hold percentages.
- Recovery and readiness: Players advancing via retirements or walkovers may be fresher; how that translates against in-form opponents will be decisive.
- Closing discipline: Tie-break readiness and second-serve reliability could swing momentum in evenly matched ties.
Stay Updated
For live updates, court assignments, and any schedule changes, please visit the official tournament page.