Quarterfinal Build-Up: 365 Open Sports – U16 Boys (Dubai) — Monday, February 2, 2026
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02/02/2026Quarterfinal Build-Up: 365 Open Sports – U16 Boys (Dubai) — Monday, February 2, 2026
UAE Tennis Federation analysis of the 365 Open Sports – U16 Boys in Dubai, with a tournament overview, form guide, and Monday’s quarterfinal Order of Play (times TBA).
Tournament Overview
Event: 365 Open Sports – U16 Boys
City: Dubai
Dates: January 30 – February 8, 2026
Surface: Hard
Main Draw Size: 32
Qualifying Draw Size: 8
Entry Fee: AED 160
Note: The singles draw has progressed swiftly with several byes and walkovers common to junior fields early in the week, setting up a compelling quarterfinal slate.
The Story So Far
- Balaamir Bekbergen (365) surged into form with a commanding 6-1, 6-1 win in the Round of 16 after a first-round bye.
- James Corney (TPS) posted a composed 6-3, 6-1 victory in the Round of 16 following a first-round bye.
- Abdulbaasit Salami (IND) has been ruthless, winning 6-0, 6-1 in both R32 and R16.
- Kenan Joshua Schlafstein (IND) has conceded just four games across two rounds: 6-2, 6-1 and 6-1, 6-0.
- Ashwin Sathyanath (ZAY) showed resilience, edging Paolo Eid in a match tiebreak: 7-5, 3-6, 10-6.
- Alan Senan (UAE), Siddharth Sagar (IND), and Aum Phadnis (FUT) each advanced with walkovers, leaving their on-court form to be revealed in the quarters.
Quarterfinal Lineup
| Quarterfinal | Player A | Player B | Form Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| QF1 | Alan Senan (UAE) | Balaamir Bekbergen (365, Kazakhstan) | Alan enters untested this week; Balaamir dropped just 2 games in R16. |
| QF2 | James Corney (TPS) | Abdulbaasit Salami (IND) | James steady; Abdulbaasit has surrendered only 2 games in two matches. |
| QF3 | Siddharth Sagar (IND) | Ashwin Sathyanath (ZAY) | Siddharth progressed via W.O.; Ashwin survived a deciding match tiebreak. |
| QF4 | Kenan Joshua Schlafstein (IND) | Aum Phadnis (FUT) | Kenan in cruise control; Aum advances without hitting a ball. |
Tactical Keys
- QF1 — Alan’s serve rhythm vs Balaamir’s early-attack returns: first-strike tennis likely decides the baseline exchanges.
- QF2 — James must vary pace and spin to blunt Abdulbaasit’s linear power and depth.
- QF3 — Ashwin’s clutch-point poise meets Siddharth’s fresh legs; mid-rally patience could be the separator.
- QF4 — Kenan’s front-foot patterns challenge Aum’s competitive sharpness after walkovers; early holds are vital for Aum.
Order of Play — Monday, February 2, 2026
Status: Official court assignments and start times are TBA. Please check the tournament page for live updates.
| Time | Court | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Not Before TBA | TBA | QF1 — Alan Senan vs Balaamir Bekbergen |
| Not Before TBA | TBA | QF2 — James Corney vs Abdulbaasit Salami |
| Not Before TBA | TBA | QF3 — Siddharth Sagar vs Ashwin Sathyanath |
| Not Before TBA | TBA | QF4 — Kenan Joshua Schlafstein vs Aum Phadnis |
What to Watch
- Can Abdulbaasit keep his near-perfect game-loss record intact?
- Will Balaamir’s aggressive return game pressure Alan’s first-serve percentage?
- Does Kenan maintain his dominant hold/break ratios against a fresh opponent?
- Can Ashwin back up a tight three-setter with quick physical recovery?
Bottom line: With multiple contenders showing elite junior-level shot tolerance and proactive patterns, Monday’s quarterfinals in Dubai should compress the field to in-form semifinalists. Stay tuned for updated times and courts via the official link above.