Road to MADO B/S06 – TUSA Tennis BU12 Championships: Day 1 Analysis and Friday Order of Play
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05/09/2025Road to MADO B/S06 – TUSA Tennis BU12 Championships: Day 1 Analysis and Friday Order of Play
Day 1 from Dubai: Tournament overview, key storylines, and the confirmed Friday, September 5, 2025 Order of Play for the BoysU12 main draw at the Road to MADO B/S06 TUSA Tennis BU12 Championships.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road to MADO B/S06 TUSA Tennis BU12 Championships
Location: Dubai, UAE
Dates: September 514, 2025
Surface: Hard
Main Draw: 32 players
Qualifying: 16 players
Category: Boys U12
Prizes: Trophies
Pathway: Part of the UAE Tennis Federations Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
The opening day in Dubai features a compact Boys U12 field with a 32-player main draw. Due to entry distribution, several R32 positions were granted byes, accelerating many of the top-ranked entrants into the Round of 16. Todays schedule focuses on completing the remaining first-round matches to finalize the last R16 berths.
Top Names to Watch
- Yezid Baccouche (UAE ranking: 1)
- Kamil Rtel Bennani (2)
- Ali Al Ali (7)
- Nabil El Tawil (14)
- Akachukwu Uzokwe (16)
- Paul Dorie (25)
- Rafael Jurado (33)
- Guillaume Dorie (38)
Key Storylines
- Early momentum: With many players already advanced via byes, the R32 winners today must quickly match the rhythm of those waiting in the Round of 16.
- Club representation: Strong showings from multiple UAE academies and programs underline the depth building across the pathway.
- Hard-court dynamics: First-strike patterns and serve-plus-one execution should be decisive in the shorter junior exchanges.
Friday, September 5, 2025 Order of Play
Note: Times and courts are to be confirmed onsite. Please follow the official tournament page for any updates or changes: UAETennis.ae Tournament Hub.
| Time | Court | Round | Match | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBC | TBC | R32 | Ahmed Soliman (PBI) vs Xiaodong Huang (TEN) | To be played |
| TBC | TBC | R32 | Haru Ota (IND) vs Hisham Alshirawi (IND) | To be played |
| TBC | TBC | R32 | Uzayr Shahid (SMA) vs Vihaan Sawant (IND) | To be played |
| TBC | TBC | R32 | Mohammed Ayyub Ahmed (365) vs Bret Menezes (IND) | To be played |
| TBC | TBC | R32 | Ayaan Abdul Kader (SMA) vs Aymen Messaadi (IND) | To be played |
Already Through to the Round of 16
The following players have advanced from R32 (byes or pre-placed):
- Yezid Baccouche (THE)
- Rudra Bajaj (THE)
- Shiva Bajaj (THE)
- Akachukwu Uzokwe (C.F)
- Rafael Jurado (EMI)
- Paul Dorie (PRO)
- Ali Al Ali (ABU)
- Nabil El Tawil (JTP)
- Yusuf Mulla (365)
- Guillaume Dorie (PRO)
- Kamil Rtel Bennani (SMA)
Projected Round of 16 Pairings
| Bracket | Matchup |
|---|---|
| R16 | Yezid Baccouche vs Winner of Ahmed Soliman / Xiaodong Huang |
| R16 | Rudra Bajaj vs Shiva Bajaj |
| R16 | Akachukwu Uzokwe vs Winner of Haru Ota / Hisham Alshirawi |
| R16 | Rafael Jurado vs Paul Dorie |
| R16 | Ali Al Ali vs Winner of Uzayr Shahid / Vihaan Sawant |
| R16 | Winner of Mohammed Ayyub Ahmed / Bret Menezes vs Nabil El Tawil |
| R16 | Yusuf Mulla vs Guillaume Dorie |
| R16 | Winner of Ayaan Abdul Kader / Aymen Messaadi vs Kamil Rtel Bennani |
Analysts View
What will decide today: Return depth and the ability to transition quickly from defense to neutral will be key for players seeking to turn the page swiftly into the Round of 16. Managing unforced errors in the opening three games of each set should set the tone on Dubais hard courts.
How to Follow
For draws, results, and any live scoring as available, visit the official page: UAETennis.ae Tournament Hub. Schedule updates will be posted by the tournament desk.