365 Open Sports – U16 Boys, Dubai: Day 3 Analysis and Sunday Order of Play
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11/01/2026365 Open Sports – U16 Boys, Dubai: Day 3 Analysis and Sunday Order of Play
Day 3 in Dubai brings decisive Round of 32 action at the 365 Open Sports – U16 Boys, with several Round of 16 pairings already set. Here is the tournament overview and the projected order of play for Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Tournament Overview
Event: 365 Open Sports – U16 Boys
City: Dubai
Dates: Friday, January 9 – Sunday, January 18, 2026
Category: U16 Boys (Singles)
Surface: Hard
Main Draw Size: 32 | Qualifying Draw Size: 8
Entry Fee: AED 165
Tournament Link: Official page
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Age Group | Under 16 (Boys) |
| Venue Conditions | Hard courts, mid-January Dubai climate; expect true bounce and reward for first-strike tennis. |
| Format | Singles Main Draw of 32 with qualifying; several first-round byes allocated per draw composition. |
Draw Snapshot and Early Storylines
- Many entrants advanced via first-round byes, accelerating the formation of the Round of 16 bracket.
- Three live contests in the Round of 32 will complete the last-16 lineup.
- Notable Round of 16 pairings already set include Mohamed ALOTAIBA vs Balaamir Bekbergen, Qusai FANASWALLA vs Selim ALLAM, and Alan SENAN vs Ryan HOEF.
Matchups to Watch Today
- Priyaansh Jajoo (365) vs Leonardo FOCHESATO (PBI) — Competitive baseline exchanges likely; the return game could decide the outcome.
- Aarnav VAIDYA (TEN) vs Matteo francesco lorenzo SCHIEPPATI (GRI) — Contrast of tempos; whoever manages depth-to-corners better should control rallies.
- Dhruv ABRAHAM (EMI) vs Paolo EID (365) — Court-positioning battle; first-serve percentage a swing factor.
Today’s Order of Play — Sunday, January 11, 2026
Note: The official daily schedule has not been published at the time of reporting. Based on the draw status, the following Round of 32 matches are pending and are expected to be allocated today. Order and court assignments are subject to the referee’s confirmation.
| Round | Match | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | R32 Pending | Priyaansh Jajoo (365) vs Leonardo FOCHESATO (PBI) |
| Round of 32 | R32 Pending | Aarnav VAIDYA (TEN) vs Matteo francesco lorenzo SCHIEPPATI (GRI) |
| Round of 32 | R32 Pending | Dhruv ABRAHAM (EMI) vs Paolo EID (365) |
Round of 16 — Pairings Already Confirmed (To Be Scheduled)
- Mohamed ALOTAIBA (IND) vs Balaamir Bekbergen (365, Kazakhstan)
- Aleem ashaz MOHAMMED (IND) vs Arseniy SOLOVYEV (EMI)
- Qusai FANASWALLA (TOP) vs Selim ALLAM (RAC)
- Alexander KUZURMAN (RAC) vs Rehaan NANDI (IND)
- Alan SENAN (UAE) vs Ryan HOEF (IND)
Round of 16 — Awaiting Round of 32 Winners
- Rudra RAGHUVANSHI (RAC) vs Winner of Jajoo/FOCHESATO
- Theotime BESSE DE LAROMIGUIERE (RAC) vs Winner of VAIDYA/SCHIEPPATI
- Ethan PICKERING SAKR (IND) vs Winner of ABRAHAM/EID
Keys to Victory on Dubai Hard Courts
- First-serve efficiency: Protecting serve remains paramount with the true bounce and quick starts.
- Depth and direction: Early depth to the corners opens the court and shortens points.
- Return position: Adjusting stance against different serve speeds can tilt momentum in key games.
Follow Live Updates
For real-time court allocations and confirmed order of play, please visit the UAE Tennis Federation tournament page. Stay tuned for referee-issued scheduling bulletins throughout the day.