Road To MADO A/S3 — 2nd Fujairah Tennis Championships Elite Men’s: Saturday Order of Play and Analysis

Tournament Overview

Road To MADO A/S3 — 2nd Fujairah Tennis Championships Elite Men’s enters its penultimate day in Fujairah, bringing high-quality hard-court tennis to the UAE Pro Circuit. The week has delivered decisive scorelines, late tiebreak drama, and local interest, all contributing points on the Road to the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open.

Week So Far: Results at a Glance

The top half has been anchored by Giovani Samaha, who has combined first-strike serving with heavy forehands. The bottom half is led by Simon Roberts, whose clean, early ball-striking has produced brisk scorelines. Contenders Julien Mizzon, Artemiy Solovev, and Suramya Pandey remain in the mix, while Ayaan Malik posted a breakout win via retirement in the Round of 16 before falling to Roberts in the quarters.

Notable Scorelines

• Giovani Samaha: R16 d. Tarek Hassan 6-0, 6-0; QF d. Timur Gordeev 6-1, 6-2.
• Simon Roberts: R16 d. Petr Rudenkov 6-0, 6-0; QF d. Ayaan Malik 6-3, 6-2.
• Julien Mizzon: R32 d. Manan Ahuja 6-2, 6-0; R16 d. Youssef Kassem 6-1, 7-6(5).
• Artemiy Solovev: R32 d. Nicolas Abdallah 4-6, 6-2, 10-7; R16 d. Maksim Bykov 6-0, 6-4.
• Suramya Pandey: R16 d. Danien Feier 6-0, 6-2 (advanced from a first-round bye).
• Timur Gordeev: Back-to-back 6-0 sets in earlier rounds before bowing out to Samaha in the QF.
• Ayaan Malik: R16 d. Michael Quinones (ret.) while leading 6-1, 3-0; QF lost to Roberts.

Form Guide and Talking Points

1. Samaha’s baseline weight: Heavy forehand patterns into the ad corner have yielded quick holds and scoreboard pressure.
2. Roberts’ first-strike tennis: Early contact and line-taking backhands have delivered double-bagels and a routine QF.
3. Mizzon’s resilience: Handled a tight tiebreak in R16; depth control will be key versus bigger servers.
4. Solovev’s adaptability: Survived a 10-point match tiebreak in R32, then raised first-serve percentage in R16.
5. Pandey’s return game: High break-rate in the R16 win suggests he thrives in longer return exchanges.

Today’s Order of Play — Saturday, October 3, 2026

Note: Times and courts are to be confirmed by the referee. Please follow on-site announcements and the official page for updates. Order subject to change.

What to Watch Today

• Serve +1 patterns: Expect Samaha and Roberts to shorten points behind the first ball, especially on the ad side.
• Baseline attrition: If Solovev meets Roberts, rally tolerance versus line aggression will decide momentum swings.
• Return pressure: Pandey’s compact backhand return could neutralize first serves in the deuce court.
• Closing sets: Mizzon’s recent tiebreak poise may matter late against Lemm’s flat hitting.

Road to Mubadala Points Narrative

With Elite Circuit status and 15000 AED + Vouchers on offer, every round moved today sharpens positioning on the Road to the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. A finals berth on Sunday would be a major springboard for the winner of each semifinal.

Useful Link

For draws, live updates, and any schedule changes, visit: UAE Tennis Federation — Tournament Page.