Topspin Tennis Tournament BU12 — Sunday Report and Order of Play (May 31, 2026), Dubai
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31/05/2026Topspin Tennis Tournament BU12 — Sunday Report and Order of Play (May 31, 2026), Dubai
Round of 16 wrapped up in Dubai with commanding wins and clutch tiebreaks. Full Sunday order of play, results, and quarterfinal outlook from the UAE Tennis Federation’s BU12 event.
Tournament Overview
The Topspin Tennis Tournament BU12 in Dubai is underway from May 29 to June 7, 2026, featuring a 32-player main draw on hard courts. The official ball is Head. This UAE Tennis Federation event showcases the next wave of boys’ U12 talent, with disciplined baseline play, sharp returns, and improving transition games on display across the opening rounds.
Event page: Official tournament page
What Happened So Far
After a first round that included several walkovers and a handful of deciding match tiebreaks, Sunday’s Round of 16 delivered clarity. Top performers consolidated early momentum, producing clean scorelines and setting up a compelling quarterfinal slate. The session mixed dominant shutouts with composed, late-morning finishes and one evening decider that went the distance.
Standout Performances
- Rayan FASSI-FIHRI stamped authority with a 6-0, 6-0 over Jean SALAME (after a solid 6-3, 6-4 in R32).
- Rishabh CHOWDHARY cruised 6-0, 6-1 past Platon KADENSKII-BEZRUKOV to back up his R32 advance.
- Shahryar ALIMADADI overwhelmed 6-1, 6-0 following his gritty R32 match-tiebreak win.
- Aarish MADAAN showed resilience: after a 12-10 deciding tiebreak in R32, he handled Fedor GOLUBEV 6-4, 6-3.
- Mark KRASNOV stayed precise in patterns, beating Siyaan UPPIN 6-4, 6-1.
- Saif AL-ALI advanced via walkover, having earlier posted a 6-0, 6-1 in R32.
- Arsh AHUJA prevailed in the night session, 10-6 in the match tiebreak, after splitting sets with Arnav CHAUHAN.
- Ahmed SOLIMAN kept the tempo high and margins safe, 6-3, 6-1, adding to his R32 deciding tiebreak success.
Three Quick Takeaways
- Power-to-margin balance: Players who mixed heavy first strikes with safe cross-court patterns dominated.
- Return games mattered: Multiple early breaks defined the rhythm on Dubai’s true-bouncing hard courts.
- Composure in breakers: Match tiebreak winners kept their depth and footwork intact when it mattered.
Sunday, May 31, 2026 — Order of Play and Results
All times local (Dubai). Round of 16 matches completed as listed below.
| Court | Time | Round | Match | Result / Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court 1 | 07:30 | R16 | Shahryar ALIMADADI (SMA) vs Langhua CAO (SMA) | ALIMADADI d. CAO 6-1, 6-0 |
| Court 2 | 08:00 | R16 | Siyaan UPPIN (TOP) vs Mark KRASNOV (ZAY) | KRASNOV d. UPPIN 6-4, 6-1 |
| Court 3 | 08:45 | R16 | Rayan FASSI-FIHRI (IND) vs Jean SALAME (ALH) | FASSI-FIHRI d. SALAME 6-0, 6-0 |
| Court 4 | 07:30 | R16 | Fedor GOLUBEV (IND) vs Aarish MADAAN (FUT) | MADAAN d. GOLUBEV 6-4, 6-3 |
| Court 5 | 17:00 | R16 | Arnav CHAUHAN (C.F) vs Arsh AHUJA (EMI) | AHUJA d. CHAUHAN 6-7, 6-3, 10-6 |
| Municipality_C2 | 07:30 | R16 | Saif AL-ALI (ABU) vs Ayaanjyot SAHNEY (IND) | AL-ALI advanced — W.O. |
| Municipality_C3 | 07:30 | R16 | Ahmed SOLIMAN (PBI) vs Nreep LAMA (IND) | SOLIMAN d. LAMA 6-3, 6-1 |
Note
All match times were scheduled; some results posted upon completion. Order of play remains subject to operational adjustments as determined by the referee.
Quarterfinal Outlook
The last eight are set after Sunday’s play. Expect a mix of first-strike tennis and disciplined rally tolerance as players chase semifinal berths.
Projected Quarterfinal Line-up
| Quarterfinal | Match-up |
|---|---|
| QF1 | Rayan FASSI-FIHRI vs Rishabh CHOWDHARY |
| QF2 | Aarish MADAAN vs Saif AL-ALI |
| QF3 | Shahryar ALIMADADI vs Mark KRASNOV |
| QF4 | Arsh AHUJA vs Ahmed SOLIMAN |
Key Storylines to Watch
- Clean scorelines vs. pressure moments: Can the dominant Sunday winners maintain short holds and early breaks under QF pressure?
- Match-tiebreak mettle: Players who already survived deciders (MADAAN, AHUJA, SOLIMAN) may carry valuable composure.
- Return effectiveness: The Dubai hard courts reward early depth; the best returners dictated most Sunday exchanges.
Surface & Conditions
Hard courts in Dubai produced a true bounce and rewarded footwork and timing. The Head ball held its shape and favored players who changed height and pace to earn short balls.
Event Basics
Main Draw: 32 | Qualifying: 8 | Surface: Hard | Official Ball: Head | Dates: May 29 – June 7, 2026.