ONS JABUER TENNIS ACADEMY G12, Dubai — Saturday Analysis and Order of Play (October 24, 2026)
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24/10/2026ONS JABUER TENNIS ACADEMY G12, Dubai — Saturday Analysis and Order of Play (October 24, 2026)
UAE Tennis Federation analysis of the Girls’ 12 event in Dubai: Farah Douadi’s title run, Louise Tassy’s commanding week, key storylines, and the Saturday Order of Play status.
Tournament Overview
The ONS JABUER TENNIS ACADEMY G12 in Dubai runs from October 16–25, 2026 on Hard courts, featuring a Main Draw of 32 and a Qualifying draw of 8 in the Girls’ 12 category. Entry fee: 105. Official tournament page: uaetennis.ae — ONS JABUER TENNIS ACADEMY G12.
- City: Dubai
- Dates: October 16–25, 2026
- Surface: Hard
- Main Draw Size: 32
- Qualifying Draw Size: 8
- Age Group: Girls 12
Week So Far: Who Advanced and How
Farah Douadi completed a composed title run, outlasting Louise Tassy in a deciding match tiebreak in the final. Tassy’s route was dominant until the last hurdle, while strong weeks from Naya Aziz Abbawi and Sofia Laird highlighted depth across the draw.
- Champion’s nerve: Douadi rallied from a set down in the final to win via match tiebreak.
- Tassy’s command: One-sided wins through the quarters and semis underscored her form.
- Emerging threats: Naya Aziz Abbawi and Sofia Laird both reached the semifinals with authoritative straight‑sets victories.
- Early intrigue: Vartika Mandhyan edged Emilie Hardenberg 7–5, 7–5 in a tight opening-round tilt.
- Clinical scorelines: Multiple “bagel” sets reflected aggressive returning and first‑strike tennis on hard courts.
Champion’s Path — Farah Douadi
| Round | Opponent | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| R32 | Bye | — | Advanced by draw |
| R16 | Dhanika Harpalani | 6–0, 6–0 | Fast start, pressure returns |
| Quarterfinal | Maria Abdallah | 6–3, 6–4 | Closed both sets with clean holds |
| Semifinal | Sofia Laird | 6–1, 6–1 | Controlled baseline exchanges |
| Final | Louise Tassy | 6–7, 6–3, [10–2] | Recovered after a tight first set |
Runner‑up — Louise Tassy
| Round | Opponent | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| R32 | Cheska Shannon Lee | 6–0, 6–2 | Set the tone with aggressive returns |
| R16 | Sofia Chemodanova | W.O. | Advanced by walkover |
| Quarterfinal | Haya Douadi | 6–1, 6–1 | Kept rallies short, high first‑serve % |
| Semifinal | Naya Aziz Abbawi | 6–0, 6–1 | Neutralized first strikes early |
| Final | Farah Douadi | 7–6, 3–6, [2–10] | Edged tight opener; fell in match tiebreak |
Other Notables
- Naya Aziz Abbawi: Defeated Valentina Bahl (6–2, 6–2) and Wania Thassim (6–3, 6–1) en route to the semifinals.
- Sofia Laird: Downed Chloe Amehame (6–2, 6–2), Jody Naim (6–4, 6–2), and Vartika Mandhyan (6–1, 6–2) to reach the last four.
- Vartika Mandhyan: Notable first‑round win over Emilie Hardenberg, 7–5, 7–5.
Today’s Order of Play — Saturday, October 24, 2026
As of publication, the official system lists no confirmed match schedule for Saturday. With the singles final concluded, any remaining on‑site activities (e.g., presentations or venue programs) will be confirmed by the tournament desk.
| Court | Start Time | Match | Round | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | No official order of play published at this time | — | TBC |
For updates: Please refresh the official tournament page throughout the day.