ONS JABEUR SPORT ACADEMY MEN'S CUP — Friday Analysis and Order of Play (December 12, 2025)

Tournament Overview

The ONS JABEUR SPORT ACADEMY MEN'S CUP is reaching its decisive stages in Dubai, running from December 5 to 14 on outdoor hard courts. The event features a Main Draw of 32 in the Pro Circuit (Men), with prize money on offer and an entry fee of 0. The draw has been shaped by a mixture of commanding wins, walkovers, and byes as the field narrows toward the weekend.

Official tournament page: uaetennis.ae

Week So Far: Results and Storylines

• Kaya Cankardes advanced through the top half with consecutive walkovers and now meets the in-form Raed Rizvie in the quarterfinals.
• Raed Rizvie (Sri Lanka) produced one of the tournament’s most decisive scorelines, defeating Salim Alnaqbi 6-1, 6-0 in the Round of 16.
• Ofel Lascuna delivered a statement 6-0, 6-0 win against Suhail Al Otaiba to book his quarterfinal spot.
• Anthony Blayac edged a tight Round of 32 battle over Evangelos Doukoumopoulos 6-4, 7-5 to move into the lower half mix.
• Youssef Kassem advanced via bye into the quarters, while Said Bou Abidi awaits the winner of a remaining Round of 16 clash.
• As Friday play begins, three Round of 16 matches remain to be completed, setting the stage for a busy day that will also feature all four quarterfinals.

Quarterfinal Picture (as of Friday morning)

1. Kaya Cankardes vs Raed Rizvie
2. Youssef Kassem vs Ofel Lascuna
3. Said Bou Abidi vs Winner of Omar Abou Zeid vs Timur Gordeev
4. Winner of Rahil Rizvie vs Abdullah Qasem vs Winner of Anthony Blayac vs Mohammed Yaseen Zalloum

Today’s Order of Play — Friday, December 12, 2025

Subject to change by the Referee. Times and courts will be confirmed on site and via the official page. The remaining Round of 16 matches will be completed first, followed by the quarterfinals.

Players to Watch

• Ofel Lascuna (Rank 25): A 6-0, 6-0 Round of 16 sends a clear signal; clean baseline patterns and return pressure are clicking.
• Raed Rizvie (Rank 49, Sri Lanka): Ruthless numbers in R16; look for pace off the forehand and assertive first-strike tennis.
• Kaya Cankardes (Rank 72): Progressed via walkovers; freshness vs rhythm will be a key variable in the quarters.
• Said Bou Abidi (Rank 31): Awaits a winner; could benefit from extra recovery but must start sharp against a warmed-up opponent.
• Timur Gordeev (Rank 27): If he comes through R16, the serve-plus-forehand pattern suits Dubai’s pace.
• Mohammed Yaseen Zalloum (Rank 4): A top seed in the lower half with legitimate title credentials.
• Rahil Rizvie (Rank 18, Sri Lanka): One of the field’s highest-ranked players; bottom-half anchor with all-court athleticism.
• Anthony Blayac (Rank 51): Already battle-tested; compact backhand and strong placement under pressure.

Key Tactical Themes

• First-serve efficiency: On this surface, holding serve is paramount; expect short returning exchanges to decide momentum.
• Depth on the second ball: Players who back up the serve with early, deep baseline aggression have dominated so far.
• Transition instincts: Several contenders thrive when stepping inside the court; watch for opportunistic net approaches to finish points.

What It Means for the Weekend

With the quarterfinal field nearly complete, semifinal berths will be decided today and tomorrow, setting up a compelling weekend. Semifinals are slated for Saturday, December 13, and the final is set for Sunday, December 14, at the ONS Jabeur Sport Academy in Dubai.

For live scores, courts, and any schedule changes, follow the official page: UAE Tennis Federation Tournament Hub.