365 Open Sports – U16 Boys: Day 3 Preview and Order of Play (Sunday, February 1, 2026)
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01/02/2026365 Open Sports – U16 Boys: Day 3 Preview and Order of Play (Sunday, February 1, 2026)
Day 3 analysis from Dubai for the 365 Open Sports – U16 Boys. Tournament overview, draw dynamics, key match-ups, and the Sunday, February 1, 2026 Order of Play.
Tournament Overview
Event: 365 Open Sports – U16 Boys (Singles) | City: Dubai | Dates: January 30 – February 8, 2026
Surface: Hard | Main Draw Size: 32 | Qualifying Draw: 8 | Team Event: No
Age Group: U16 Boys | Entry Fee: AED 160
Tournament Link: Official Tournament Page
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Venue | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Surface | Hard courts |
| Main Draw | 32 players (Singles) |
| Qualifying | 8 players |
| Hospitality | TBC |
| Official Ball | TBC |
Competitive Field Snapshot
- Tejas MENON (PUC, Rank 20) — a leading contender who begins in the Round of 16 following a first-round bye.
- James CORNEY (TPS, Rank 32) — powerful baseline game; also into R16 via bye.
- Adam EL MAROURI (365, Rank 37) — local academy standout, advanced via bye.
- Ashwin SATHYANATH (ZAY, Rank 43) — aggressive first-strike tennis; into R16 via bye.
- Theotime BESSE DE LAROMIGUIERE (RAC, Rank 48) — disciplined patterns; into R16 via bye.
- Balaamir Bekbergen (365, Kazakhstan, Rank 53) — heavy forehand; progressed via bye.
Draw Dynamics and Byes
The 32-player main draw features six strategic byes that fast-tracked several highly ranked entrants into the Round of 16: Tejas MENON, Balaamir Bekbergen, James CORNEY, Theotime BESSE DE LAROMIGUIERE, Ashwin SATHYANATH, and Adam EL MAROURI. Sunday’s program is built to complete the remaining Round of 32 matches and finalize the Round of 16 field.
Storylines to Watch
- Can the in-form Alan SENAN translate training-court rhythm into a main-draw statement against the crafty Ivan KONDRASHOV?
- Muhammad ABOU TAYOUN vs Leonard ENTRALGO HERRERA promises contrasting tempos — first-strike intent against counterpunching resilience.
- The all-IND sectionals — Aditya MISHRA vs Tarik LABIB, Siddharth SAGAR vs Maximilian SCHLEIPEN, and Adnan MROUEH vs Kenan joshua SCHLAFSTEIN — could shape Monday’s R16 pairings.
Today’s Order of Play — Sunday, February 1, 2026
Note: Official court assignments and start times will be confirmed on-site. Please check the official page for live updates. All matches listed are Round of 32 unless otherwise indicated.
| No. | Round | Match | Court | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R32 | Alan SENAN (UAE) vs Ivan KONDRASHOV (PRO) | TBA | TBA |
| 2 | R32 | Muhammad ABOU TAYOUN (MAK) vs Leonard ENTRALGO HERRERA (365) | TBA | TBA |
| 3 | R32 | Aditya MISHRA (IND) vs Tarik LABIB (IND) | TBA | TBA |
| 4 | R32 | Ryan HOEF (TOP) vs Abdulbaasit SALAMI (IND) | TBA | TBA |
| 5 | R32 | Anton ZAKHARCHENKO (PBI) vs Matteo francesco lorenzo SCHIEPPATI (GRI) | TBA | TBA |
| 6 | R32 | Siddharth SAGAR (IND) vs Maximilian SCHLEIPEN (IND) | TBA | TBA |
| 7 | R32 | Selim ALLAM (RAC) vs Paolo EID (365) | TBA | TBA |
| 8 | R32 | Radin KAFILI (C.F) vs Mohamed ALOTAIBA (PLA) | TBA | TBA |
| 9 | R32 | Adnan MROUEH (IND) vs Kenan joshua SCHLAFSTEIN (IND) | TBA | TBA |
| 10 | R32 | Aum PHADNIS (FUT) vs Andrija MIHAJLOVIC (IND) | TBA | TBA |
What Today Means for the Bracket
With six players already positioned in the Round of 16 via byes, today’s winners will complete the last-16 lineup. Expect tactical variety: from first-ball aggression to extended baseline exchanges as players adjust to Dubai’s hard-court pace and afternoon conditions.
Operational Notes
- Order of Play is subject to change. For real-time updates, consult the official tournament page.
- Coaches and players should confirm check-in procedures and court calls with the referee desk.
UAE Tennis Federation wishes all participants a successful day of competition.