UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter: 365 Open Sports - U16 Boys — Day 2 Analysis and Order of Play (Saturday, January 10, 2026)
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10/01/2026UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter: 365 Open Sports - U16 Boys — Day 2 Analysis and Order of Play (Saturday, January 10, 2026)
Day 2 from Dubai features a busy start to the main draw at the 365 Open Sports - U16 Boys, with several players advancing via byes and three key Round of 32 matches slated. Here is the tournament overview and the Saturday, January 10, 2026 order of play.
Tournament Overview
Event: 365 Open Sports - U16 Boys (Age Group: U16, Category: Boys)
City: Dubai, UAE
Dates: Friday, January 9, 2026 to Sunday, January 18, 2026
Surface: Hard
Main Draw Size: 32 | Qualifying Draw Size: 8
Entry Fee: AED 165
Link: Official Tournament Page
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Host | UAE Tennis Federation |
| Venue City | Dubai |
| Surface | Hard Courts |
| Draws | Singles Main Draw (32), Qualifying (8) |
| Entry Fee | AED 165 |
Draw Snapshot and Early Movers
With a 32-player main draw and a significant number of first-round byes for higher-ranked entries, several Round of 16 pairings are already set. Others will be finalized after todays remaining Round of 32 matches. Below are the confirmed Round of 16 match-ups and the ties that will determine the remaining spots.
Confirmed Round of 16 Pairings
| Match | Players | Clubs/Nation |
|---|---|---|
| R16-1 | Mohamed ALOTAIBA vs Balaamir Bekbergen | IND vs 365 (Kazakhstan) |
| R16-2 | Aleem ashaz MOHAMMED vs Arseniy SOLOVYEV | IND vs EMI |
| R16-3 | Qusai FANASWALLA vs Selim ALLAM | TOP vs RAC |
| R16-4 | Alexander KUZURMAN vs Rehaan NANDI | RAC vs IND |
| R16-5 | Alan SENAN vs Ryan HOEF | UAE vs IND |
Round of 16 Spots Awaiting R32 Winners
- Rudra RAGHUVANSHI (RAC) awaits the winner of Priyaansh Jajoo (365) vs Leonardo FOCHESATO (PBI).
- Theotime BESSE DE LAROMIGUIERE (RAC) awaits the winner of Aarnav VAIDYA (TEN) vs Matteo SCHIEPPATI (GRI).
- Ethan PICKERING SAKR (IND) awaits the winner of Dhruv ABRAHAM (EMI) vs Paolo EID (365).
Players to Watch
- Rudra RAGHUVANSHI (RAC, ranking indicator: 31) an athletic baseline engine with early-round bye; poised for a deep run.
- Ethan PICKERING SAKR (IND, ranking indicator: 34) clean ball-striker who can take time away on hard courts.
- Qusai FANASWALLA (TOP, 51) aggressive first-strike tennis; intriguing R16 vs Selim ALLAM.
- Theotime BESSE DE LAROMIGUIERE (RAC, 48) composed in big moments; awaits the TEN vs GRI winner.
- Alan SENAN (UAE, 52) local interest and strong serve-forehand combination; faces Ryan HOEF in R16.
Today Saturday, January 10, 2026 Order of Play
Day 2 features the remaining Round of 32 matches to complete the last three berths for the Round of 16. Court assignments and start times are TBD and subject to on-site scheduling. Please check the official page for real-time updates.
| Court | Time | Round | Match | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court 1 | TBD | R32 | Priyaansh Jajoo (365) vs Leonardo FOCHESATO (PBI) | Winner faces Rudra RAGHUVANSHI in R16 |
| Court 2 | TBD | R32 | Aarnav VAIDYA (TEN) vs Matteo SCHIEPPATI (GRI) | Winner faces Theotime BESSE DE LAROMIGUIERE in R16 |
| Court 3 | TBD | R32 | Dhruv ABRAHAM (EMI) vs Paolo EID (365) | Winner faces Ethan PICKERING SAKR in R16 |
Potential Evening Session (Subject to Confirmation)
If time permits, tournament referees may schedule select Round of 16 matches later today. These are provisional and will be confirmed on-site.
| Court | Time | Round | Match | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | TBD | R16 | Qusai FANASWALLA (TOP) vs Selim ALLAM (RAC) | Provisional |
| TBD | TBD | R16 | Mohamed ALOTAIBA (IND) vs Balaamir Bekbergen (365, Kazakhstan) | Provisional |
| TBD | TBD | R16 | Aleem ashaz MOHAMMED (IND) vs Arseniy SOLOVYEV (EMI) | Provisional |
Analysis Notes
What to watch: the serve-plus-one execution on these hard courts. Players like RAGHUVANSHI and PICKERING SAKR thrive when they control the center with early depth. Also track the RAC vs 365 club dynamic in a few key ties; club familiarity often compresses margins in junior matchups.
Follow Live
For live draws, court updates, and any weather or scheduling advisories, visit the official tournament page.
Disclaimer
Order of play and timings are subject to change by the referee. All information reflects the latest available draw data on Saturday, January 10, 2026.