Road To MADO A/S2 - Topspin Tennis Men’s: Wednesday Quarterfinal Stakes in Dubai
Date:
01/10/2025Road To MADO A/S2 - Topspin Tennis Men’s: Wednesday Quarterfinal Stakes in Dubai
Live from Dubai on Wednesday, October 1, 2025: Quarterfinal action continues at the Road To MADO A/S2 - Topspin Tennis Men’s event, a Pro Circuit stop on hard courts with 5,000 AED in vouchers and points toward the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open.
Tournament Overview
The Road To MADO A/S2 - Topspin Tennis Men’s event in Dubai is into its decisive phase on hard courts, running from September 26 to October 5, 2025. This Pro Circuit men’s tournament features a 16-player main draw and an 8-player qualifying draw, with prizes in vouchers worth 5,000 AED and valuable points on the Road to the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open.
Official tournament information, draws, and results: View the tournament page.
Draw Progress to Date
Round of 16 Results
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Suramya Pandey vs BYE | Pandey advanced (BYE) |
| Mohamed Bouraga vs Ralph Rached | Rached def. Bouraga 6-2, 7-5 |
| Julien Mizzon vs Pierre Girard Pecarrere | Mizzon def. Girard Pecarrere 6-0, 6-3 |
| Falah Al Ameri vs Rahil Rizvie | Rizvie advanced (W.O.) |
| Abdurrahman Zalloum vs Abdullah Qasem | Zalloum def. Qasem 7-5, 6-3 |
| Said Bou Abidi vs Radu Pop | Pop def. Bou Abidi 6-2, 6-1 |
| Francisco Maria Pinto Soares Baptista vs Toon Daemers | Baptista def. Daemers 6-3, 6-1 |
| Ofel Lascuna vs Mohammed Yaseen Zalloum | Lascuna def. M. Y. Zalloum 6-7, 6-2, 10-5 |
Quarterfinals
| Quarterfinal | Status | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Suramya Pandey vs Ralph Rached | To be played | TBD |
| Julien Mizzon vs Rahil Rizvie | To be played | TBD |
| Radu Pop vs Abdurrahman Zalloum | Completed | Pop def. Zalloum 6-0, 6-2 |
| Francisco Maria Pinto Soares Baptista vs Ofel Lascuna | Completed | Baptista def. Lascuna 6-1, 2-6, 10-6 |
Semifinal line-up update: Radu Pop vs Francisco Maria Pinto Soares Baptista is set. The second semifinal will feature the winners of Pandey vs Rached and Mizzon vs Rizvie.
Form Guide and Key Storylines
- Statement win: Radu Pop moved briskly into the semifinals, dropping just two games in a 6-0, 6-2 quarterfinal.
- Clutch under pressure: Francisco Maria Pinto Soares Baptista held firm in a deciding match tiebreak, 10-6, after splitting sets with Ofel Lascuna.
- Fresh vs match-tough: Suramya Pandey enters the quarters after a first-round bye, while Ralph Rached arrives with the confidence of a straight-sets win.
- Quality signs: Julien Mizzon’s 6-0, 6-3 in the Round of 16 suggests solid baseline control heading into his quarterfinal.
- Recovery variable: Rahil Rizvie advanced via walkover in the Round of 16 and now faces a step up in competitive intensity.
- Format note: Several matches have used a deciding match tiebreak (to 10) in lieu of a full third set, emphasizing first-strike tennis and composure in short-form pressure moments.
Today, Wednesday, October 1, 2025 — Order of Play
As of publication, the tournament desk has listed the following main-draw quarterfinals for Wednesday. Exact court assignments and start times will be confirmed onsite.
| # | Round | Match | Status | Time | Court |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quarterfinal | Suramya Pandey vs Ralph Rached | Scheduled | TBA | TBA |
| 2 | Quarterfinal | Julien Mizzon vs Rahil Rizvie | Scheduled | TBA | TBA |
Note: The semifinal between Radu Pop and Francisco Maria Pinto Soares Baptista will be scheduled by the referee following quarterfinal completion; official timing to be announced.
What to Watch
- Short-format pressure: With deciding match tiebreaks in play, expect aggressive patterns on return games and elevated importance on first serves.
- Pandey vs Rached: Watch for early rhythm; Rached brings match sharpness, while Pandey should be physically fresh.
- Mizzon vs Rizvie: Execution in the forecourt and depth control could dictate who earns the key mini-runs needed in a potential match tiebreak.
Event Notes
- City: Dubai
- Surface: Hard
- Main Draw: 16 players; Qualifying: 8 players
- Prize: Vouchers worth 5,000 AED
- Entry Fee: None
- Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: Eligible event
How to Follow
For live updates, results, and schedule confirmations, visit the official tournament page.