Saturday Preview: ONS JABUER TENNIS ACADEMY VETERANS +35 in Dubai — September 12, 2026
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12/09/2026Saturday Preview: ONS JABUER TENNIS ACADEMY VETERANS +35 in Dubai — September 12, 2026
With only the championship match left, Dubai’s ONS JABUER TENNIS ACADEMY VETERANS +35 singles draw reaches its climax. Here is the tournament overview, the road to the final, key storylines, and today’s provisional Order of Play for Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Tournament Overview
The ONS JABUER TENNIS ACADEMY VETERANS +35 tournament in Dubai has built steadily from opening day on September 4 toward a high-quality finish this weekend. Staged on hard courts and featuring a 16-player main draw (with an 8-player qualifying draw), the event showcases the UAE’s thriving seniors (35+) circuit and the competitive depth across local clubs and independent players.
- City: Dubai
- Dates: September 4–13, 2026
- Surface: Hard
- Main Draw Size: 16; Qualifying: 8
- Category: Seniors 35+
- Official tournament page: uaetennis.ae
Road to the Final
Semifinals
- Ibrahim Abou Chahine def. Pierre Girard Pecarrere — 6-2, 6-3
- Salim Berrada def. Suramya Pandey — 6-3, 6-1
Quarterfinal Highlights
- Ibrahim Abou Chahine def. Olusegun OLUWOLE — 6-2, 6-0 (authoritative baseline control)
- Pierre Girard Pecarrere def. Maikel Ninaber — 7-6(2), 6-4 (tiebreak composure proved decisive)
- Salim Berrada def. Abdelmonem Sultan — 6-0, 6-0 (near-flawless on return)
- Suramya Pandey def. Mohamed Al Maflahi — 7-6, 6-3 (held nerve in a tight opener)
Round of 16 Notes
- Several higher-ranked players advanced from byes, streamlining the path for top contenders.
- Maikel Ninaber def. Mohamed Abdelkader — 6-4, 6-3
- Salim Berrada def. Omar Abou Zeid — 6-2, 6-2
- Mohamed Al Maflahi def. Husam Manna — 6-0, 6-0
- Olusegun OLUWOLE progressed past Afra Bin Fares
By the Numbers: Finalists’ Form
| Player | Sets (W–L) | Games (W–L) | Recent Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Abou Chahine | 4–0 | 24–7 | def. OLUWOLE; def. Girard Pecarrere |
| Salim Berrada | 6–0 | 36–8 | def. Abou Zeid; def. Sultan; def. Pandey |
Keys to the Championship Match
- First-serve efficiency: Abou Chahine’s clean hold percentages versus Berrada’s aggressive returns will set the tone.
- Rally tolerance on hard court: Berrada’s depth has yielded quick leads; Abou Chahine’s transition game can blunt that momentum.
- Scoreboard pressure: Both finalists are undefeated in sets this week; early breaks could be decisive.
What to Watch
Look for Berrada to test the backhand corner with heavy pace and for Abou Chahine to counter by stepping inside the baseline on second serves. The player who manages shorter service games may carry fresher legs into potential late-set tiebreak scenarios.
Order of Play — Saturday, September 12, 2026
Provisional schedule — subject to change. Please confirm on the official page: Live Draws & Updates
| Time | Court | Round | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBC | TBC | Final | Ibrahim Abou Chahine vs Salim Berrada |
Note
Order of Play details, including court assignments and exact start times, are confirmed on-site by the referee and may be updated during the day.