Cranleigh BU12 Tournament, Abu Dhabi — Day 2 Preview and Schedule Update (Saturday, December 20, 2025)
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20/12/2025Cranleigh BU12 Tournament, Abu Dhabi — Day 2 Preview and Schedule Update (Saturday, December 20, 2025)
UAE Tennis Federation report on the Cranleigh BU12 Tournament in Abu Dhabi: event overview, confirmed quarterfinal matchups, and the Saturday, December 20 Order of Play status with guidance for live updates.
Tournament Overview
The Cranleigh BU12 Tournament in Abu Dhabi runs from December 19 to December 28, 2025, showcasing emerging talent in the Boys' U12 category. Matches are scheduled on hard courts, with the official ball listed as Prince. The main draw features 8 players, with a qualifying draw of 8. Entry fee is AED 125. This event is a UAE Tennis Federation-sanctioned junior competition and is not designated as part of the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open or the Elite Circuit.
Fans and teams can reference official details, including draws and scheduling updates, on the tournament page: Cranleigh BU12 Tournament — Official Page.
Main Draw at a Glance
The quarterfinal pairings (club abbreviations in parentheses) are confirmed as follows:
- Tiago LYNCE (JTP) vs Reyansh DASH (IND)
- Aryen CHANDNANI (TRI) vs Adam WILD ALI (RAC)
- Diogo LYNCE (JTP) vs Adam MAHMOUD (ZAY)
- Eden FINLAYSON (ONS) vs Rayan FASSI-FIHRI (IND)
Contenders and Rankings Snapshot
Among the listed entrants, notable domestic ranking positions include: Rayan Fassi-Fihri (No. 13), Tiago Lynce (No. 14), Diogo Lynce (No. 25), Adam Wild Ali (No. 28), Maksim Sidorov (No. 30), Aryen Chandnani (No. 51), and Reyansh Dash (No. 71). Rankings are provided as guidance from the entry list; any seeding and order on the official draw sheet prevail.
Today — Saturday, December 20, 2025 — Order of Play
Status: As of publication time on Saturday, December 20, the official Order of Play for today has not yet been posted on the tournament page. The schedule is expected to be published by the referee staff once courts are confirmed. Please check the official link below for updates.
| Court | Start Time | Match | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| To be announced | To be announced | Quarterfinals (BU12) | Awaiting official publication |
For real-time scheduling: Order of Play and Draws.
How to Follow Updates
- Refresh the official tournament page for court allocations and start times.
- Confirm on-site bulletin boards at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi for any late changes.
- Coaches and parents: verify player check-in and reporting times with the referee team.
Bracket Status and Timeline
With the main draw set at eight players, the progression is straightforward. Quarterfinal winners move into the semifinals, with the final to follow within the event window.
| Round | Status |
|---|---|
| Quarterfinals | Pending (to commence upon OOP confirmation) |
| Semifinals | Pending |
| Final | Pending |
Key Storylines to Watch
- Top-ranked pressure: Rayan Fassi-Fihri enters as the highest-listed ranking among the quarterfinalists; handling expectations against a compact field will be critical.
- JTP strength-in-numbers: Two players sharing the Lynce surname from JTP feature in opposite quarters, raising the possibility of an all-JTP semifinal scenario.
- Fine margins on hard courts: With short momentum swings typical in U12 matches, first-serve consistency and disciplined shot selection should decide most contests.
Notes
All details reflect official UAE Tennis Federation data available as of Saturday, December 20, 2025. Scheduling is subject to change; the published Order of Play on the tournament page is the only authoritative source.