U16 Cranleigh Tournament — Girls U16 Abu Dhabi: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Analysis and Order of Play
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24/02/2026U16 Cranleigh Tournament — Girls U16 Abu Dhabi: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Analysis and Order of Play
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter analysis of the U16 Cranleigh tournament in Abu Dhabi, highlighting Veronika Vitrik’s title run and today’s (Tuesday, February 24, 2026) order of play.
Tournament Overview
Event: U16 Cranleigh tournament (Girls U16) • City: Abu Dhabi • Dates: 20 February–1 March 2026 • Surface: Hard • Official Ball: Prince • Entry Fee: AED 185.
- Main Draw Size: 4
- Qualifying Draw Size: 8
- Doubles: Not contested
- Framework: UAE Tennis Federation-sanctioned; not part of the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open and not an Elite Circuit event.
Key Storylines So Far
- Champion: Veronika Vitrik (PRO) clinched the title with straight-sets authority, sealing the final 6–4, 6–3 over Chinemerem Uzokwe (C.F).
- Route to the final: Uzokwe advanced via walkover against Avantika Tiwari (365) in the semifinal, while Vitrik defeated Serena Aoun (JTP) 6–1, 6–0.
- Composure and clarity: Vitrik’s clean scorelines reflect strong baseline control and an efficient return game throughout the main draw.
Results Summary
| Round | Match | Score | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semifinal | Chinemerem Uzokwe (C.F) vs Avantika Tiwari (365) | W.O. | Uzokwe advanced (walkover) |
| Semifinal | Veronika Vitrik (PRO) def. Serena Aoun (JTP) | 6–1, 6–0 | Vitrik won |
| Final | Veronika Vitrik (PRO) def. Chinemerem Uzokwe (C.F) | 6–4, 6–3 | Vitrik — Champion |
Performance Notes
Vitrik’s title run was built on early leads and disciplined point construction. Her consistency on hard courts rewarded proactive court positioning and first-strike patterns, while Uzokwe showed resilience to reach the final despite an unconventional path via walkover. Aoun’s semifinal highlighted promising rally tolerance despite the scoreline, and Tiwari’s withdrawal shaped the top half’s dynamics.
Today’s Order of Play — Tuesday, February 24, 2026
As of publication, the tournament office has not listed any official matches for today. Please refer to the live schedule for any late updates or practice allocations.
| Time | Court | Match | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| No official matches scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026. | |||
For real-time updates, visit the official tournament page.
Looking Ahead
- Ranking and compliance processing will follow UAE Tennis Federation procedures post-event.
- Players and coaches should monitor official channels for any practice court releases or community activities during the remaining tournament window.
Report compiled by the UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.