TUSA Tennis Boys U14 Championships Dubai: Semifinal Picture and Tuesday Order of Play

Tournament Overview

The TUSA Tennis Boys U14 Championships is underway in Dubai from November 7–16, 2025, contested on hard courts. With a Main Draw of 16 and a Qualifying Draw of 32, the event showcases many of the UAE’s brightest boys in the U14 category. Entry is free, and winners will receive Trophies + Medals + Goodies. For official updates, visit the tournament page.

Where the Draw Stands

After a brisk Round of 16 and decisive quarterfinals, the semifinals are set:

• Nico MANUEL (TPS) vs Karim ABDULLA (RAC)
• Alex KINNARI vs Filip MILOVANOVIC

Form and rankings offer a compelling mix: Nico MANUEL entered with a strong national ranking (10), while Karim ABDULLA (31) and Alex KINNARI (57) have been efficient through the draw. Filip MILOVANOVIC has shown clarity under pressure, advancing cleanly from the top half and receiving a quarterfinal walkover.

Quarterfinal Highlights

• Nico MANUEL def. Paolo EID 6-1, 6-3
• Karim ABDULLA def. Shryesh PAIKRAY 6-0, 6-0
• Alex KINNARI def. Amirali FARZANRAD 6-0, 6-2
• Filip MILOVANOVIC def. Abdulbaasit SALAMI (W.O.)

Notable Round-of-16 Results

• Alex KINNARI def. Yash THOMAS 6-2, 6-0
• Amirali FARZANRAD def. Omar KARAWIA 6-3, 6-3
• Filip MILOVANOVIC def. Mokshith AKKALENI 6-2, 6-3
• Shryesh PAIKRAY def. Lenny BENZERROUK 2-6, 6-3, [10-4]

By the Numbers

• Main Draw: 16 | Qualifying: 32
• Surface: Hard | City: Dubai
• Honours: Trophies + Medals + Goodies

What to Watch in the Semifinals

1. MANUEL vs ABDULLA: MANUEL’s early-strike patterns and clean first-strike tennis have produced scoreboard pressure all week. ABDULLA arrives with the event’s most dominant quarterfinal scoreline (two 6-0 sets), suggesting baseline weight and depth will test MANUEL’s court positioning.
2. KINNARI vs MILOVANOVIC: KINNARI’s balance of pace and margin has yielded swift wins; MILOVANOVIC’s compact takebacks and composure under transition pressure could turn this into a high-quality exchange of first-serve patterns and deep crosscourt lanes.

Momentum Check

Players posting multiple 6-0 sets often carry serve-return confidence into the business end. Expect early breaks to define rhythm in both semifinals, especially under morning hard-court conditions in Dubai.

Order of Play — Tuesday, November 11, 2025

The tournament desk will confirm exact court assignments and start times on site. Semifinal matchups for today are listed below.

For live updates and any schedule changes, follow the official tournament page.

Local Conditions and Preparation

On hard courts, first-serve percentage and depth on the first two shots tend to decide momentum early. Players who won comfortably in earlier rounds should guard against letdowns; expect tighter scoreboard passages as returning quality rises today.

Good Luck to All Semifinalists

The UAE Tennis Federation congratulates all competitors and thanks families, coaches, and officials for their support. We look forward to a high-standard semifinal day in Dubai.