Youssef Kassem Captures ONS JABUER Tennis Academy Mens Open Crown in Dubai
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12/09/2026Youssef Kassem Captures ONS JABUER Tennis Academy Mens Open Crown in Dubai
On Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Dubai, Youssef Kassem claimed the ONS JABUER Tennis Academy Men�19s Open title on hard courts, edging a tight first set before his opponent, Salim Berrada, retired early in the second. Here is the full tournament overview and today�19s completed order of play.
Tournament Overview
The ONS JABUER TENNIS ACADEMY MENS OPEN reached its climax on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Dubai. Staged on hard courts with the Wilson US Open ball, the Pro Circuit (Men) event ran from September 4September 13, 2026, featuring a 16-player main draw and an 8-player qualifying draw. Entry fee was 225, prize money was awarded as vouchers, and hospitality was listed as N/A.
- Event: ONS JABUER TENNIS ACADEMY MENS OPEN
- City: Dubai
- Dates: Sep 4Sep 13, 2026
- Category: Pro Circuit Men
- Surface: Hard
- Official Ball: Wilson US Open
- Main Draw: 16 | Qualifying: 8
- Prize Money: Vouchers
- Hospitality: N/A
For the full tournament page, visit the official UAE Tennis Federation listing.
Story of the Week
Youssef Kassem (TPS) delivered a commanding run to the title, dropping just seven games en route to the final and then claiming the championship over Salim Berrada (IND) after a tight opening-set tiebreak, 76(5), 20, Retired. The fast Dubai hard courts rewarded first-strike tennis, and Kassems weight of shot and return depth repeatedly set the tone in key moments.
Champion: Youssef Kassem
- R16: def. Santiago De Pablo 1, 61
- QF: def. Suramya Pandey 1, 63
- SF: def. Abdelmonem Sultan 0, 61
- Final: def. Salim Berrada 76(5), 20 (Ret.)
Runner-up: Salim Berrada
- R16: Bye
- QF: def. Maikel Ninaber 75, 61
- SF: def. Artemiy Solovev 62, 63
- Final: vs. Youssef Kassem 76(5), 02 (Ret.)
Key Takeaways
- Dominance to the title: Kassem conceded just 7 games in three matches before the final (2 + 4 + 1).
- Decisive tiebreak: The championship hinged on a first-set breaker, which Kassem edged 75.
- Hard-court edge: Early ball striking and depth on the return were difference-makers throughout the week.
- Efficient scheduling: Byes in R16 streamlined top contenders paths into the latter rounds.
Results at a Glance
| Round | Match | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinal | Suramya Pandey vs Youssef Kassem | 16, 36 | Kassem |
| Quarterfinal | Abdelmonem Sultan vs Ahmed Hassan | 76(1), 61 | Sultan |
| Quarterfinal | Artemiy Solovev vs Tarek Hassan | 63, 62 | Solovev |
| Quarterfinal | Maikel Ninaber vs Salim Berrada | 57, 16 | Berrada |
| Semifinal | Youssef Kassem vs Abdelmonem Sultan | 60, 61 | Kassem |
| Semifinal | Salim Berrada vs Artemiy Solovev | 62, 63 | Berrada |
| Final | Youssef Kassem vs Salim Berrada | 76(5), 20 (Ret.) | Kassem |
Today, Saturday, September 12, 2026 Order of Play
Note: The official data feed for todays schedule listed the championship match, which has now been completed. Specific court and start-time details were not published in the dataset.
| Round | Match | Status | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final | Youssef Kassem vs Salim Berrada | Completed (Ret.) | 76(5), 20 |
Closing Note
The event window runs through Sunday, September 13, 2026. For any post-final updates or ceremonial details, please follow the UAE Tennis Federation tournament page.