Karthik Nair Claims FSTA Al Ain U14 Boys Title; Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Order of Play
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23/12/2025Karthik Nair Claims FSTA Al Ain U14 Boys Title; Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Order of Play
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter recap: Karthik Nair wins the FSTA - Al Ain - Youth Under 14 Boys on hard courts, defeating Takeru Kamiki in a straight-sets final. Full tournament overview and today’s (Tuesday, December 23, 2025) order of play status from Al Ain.
Tournament Overview
Event: FSTA - Al Ain - Youth Under 14 Boys
City: Al Ain, UAE
Dates: December 19 28, 2025
Surface: Hard
Draw Size (Main): 16
Age Group: U14 Boys
Entry Fee: No fee
The Al Ain junior stop delivered high-quality developmental tennis on hard courts, showcasing composure under pressure and the importance of match fitness. Despite several walkovers that shaped sections of the draw, the closing rounds featured disciplined, proactive baseline play and compact shot selection from the eventual champion.
Champion and Final
Champion: Karthik Nair (EMI)
Runner-up: Takeru Kamiki (PBI)
Final score: Karthik Nair d. Takeru Kamiki 6 2, 7 5.
Nair set the tone with early depth and first-strike aggression, then closed the second set by tightening his first-serve locations and using a heavier cross-court forehand to protect the ad side in key moments.
Path to the Title 2014 Karthik Nair
- Quarterfinal: d. Pranav Harlalka 7 6(2), 6 0 28won the tiebreak convincingly, then accelerated through the second set 29
- Semifinal: d. Yash Thomas 6 2, 6 2 28maintained plus-one forehand control on second-serve returns 29
- Final: d. Takeru Kamiki 6 2, 7 5 28closed from 5 5 with proactive patterns 29
Notable Performances and Draw Dynamics
- Takeru Kamiki advanced to the final via two walkovers before producing his best ball striking in the championship match, pressing Nair to raise his level late in set two.
- Yash Thomas showed steady rally tolerance through the quarters and competed honestly in the semifinals despite Nair 27s pressure on returns.
- Pranav Harlalka pushed Nair to a first-set tiebreak in the quarterfinals and demonstrated resilient serving under scoreboard pressure.
- Walkovers had material impact in the quarters and one semifinal, emphasizing the value of physical readiness and scheduling discipline in compact junior events.
Results Snapshot
| Stage | Match | Score / Status |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinal | Kushal Mankad vs Abdulbaasit Salami | W.O. to Mankad |
| Quarterfinal | Takeru Kamiki vs Vihaan Sawant | W.O. to Kamiki |
| Quarterfinal | Yash Thomas vs Aarav Jain | W.O. to Thomas |
| Quarterfinal | Karthik Nair vs Pranav Harlalka | 7 6(2), 6 0 |
| Semifinal | Takeru Kamiki vs Kushal Mankad | W.O. to Kamiki |
| Semifinal | Karthik Nair vs Yash Thomas | 6 2, 6 2 |
| Final | Karthik Nair vs Takeru Kamiki | 6 2, 7 5 |
Champion 27s Efficiency
| Player | Sets (W 2DL) | Games Won 2DLost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karthik Nair | 6 2D0 | 38 2D17 (approx.) | Unbroken across straight 2Dsets wins in SF and Final; first 2Dset tiebreak management in QF |
| Takeru Kamiki | 0 2D2 (played) | 7 2D13 (Final only) | Advanced via walkovers until the final |
Today 27s Order of Play 2D Tuesday, December 23, 2025
As of publication, the official Order of Play for the U14 Boys draw on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 is not posted on the tournament portal. Based on the completed final, no main 2Ddraw U14 Boys matches are scheduled today. Please check the link below for any late updates or practice court allocations.
| Time | Court | Match |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | No U14 Boys main 2Ddraw matches scheduled today |
Live Updates and Official Information
For verified scheduling, results, and any operational notices, visit the official tournament page: UAE Tennis Federation 2D FSTA Al Ain U14 Boys.
Notes on Status Codes
- W.O. (Walkover): A match awarded due to an opponent 27s withdrawal or inability to start the match.
Looking Ahead
The U14 Boys draw is concluded with Karthik Nair lifting the title. The UAE Tennis Federation congratulates all participants and thanks Al Ain 27s hosting team. Players are encouraged to recover well, review match footage, and resume structured training ahead of their next events.