Dubai Daily: 3RD ONS JABEUR TENNIS ACADEMY MASTER'S O35 reaches its decisive chapter
Date:
23/04/2026Dubai Daily: 3RD ONS JABEUR TENNIS ACADEMY MASTER'S O35 reaches its decisive chapter
From early dominance to clutch comebacks, the Dubai hard-court event has delivered a compelling Seniors 35+ narrative. On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the tournament stands on the brink of its finale, with Suramya Pandey and Cristian Costin poised to contest the title. Order of Play status and how to follow inside.
Tournament Overview
The 3RD ONS JABEUR TENNIS ACADEMY MASTER'S O35 in Dubai (April 17–26, 2026) has showcased the competitive depth of the UAE Seniors 35+ circuit. Staged on hard courts with the official Wilson ball, the 16-player main draw and 8-player qualifying draw have produced a mix of clinical wins and nerve-testing match tiebreaks.
Event details: Seniors Age Group 35, Individual competition (no team format), Entry fee AED 210. Full draws, live updates, and notices are on the official tournament page: uaetennis.ae/tournament.
Draw Progress and Key Results
With the field narrowed to two, the final will feature top-ranked entrant Suramya Pandey against the in-form Cristian Costin. Along the way, the event blended routine scorelines with third-set match tiebreak drama.
| Round | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| R16 | C. Costin def. L. Lapietra 6-0, 6-1 | Authoritative start from Costin |
| R16 | N. Teimourzadeh Khoei def. M. Alhashmi 6-2, 6-4 | Solid baseline control |
| R16 | O. Abou Zeid def. S. Duggal 6-0, 6-3 | Clean hitting from Abou Zeid |
| R16 | G. Peiris def. A. Romeo (W.O.) | Peiris advanced by walkover |
| QF | S. Pandey def. M. Ninaber 4-6, 6-1, MTB 11-9 | Pandey saves it in a clutch breaker |
| QF | A. Abdellatif def. G. Peiris 6-1, 6-4 | Efficient from Abdellatif |
| QF | C. Costin def. N. Teimourzadeh Khoei 6-0, 6-2 | Momentum building for Costin |
| QF | O. Abou Zeid def. I. Abou Chahine (W.O.) | Abou Zeid progresses |
| SF | S. Pandey def. A. Abdellatif 6-2, 6-0 | Statement win by the top-ranked entrant |
| SF | C. Costin def. O. Abou Zeid 3-6, 6-2, MTB 10-6 | Resilient turnaround from Costin |
Routes to the Final
| Player | R16 | QF | SF | Form Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suramya Pandey | Bye | def. M. Ninaber 4-6, 6-1, MTB 11-9 | def. A. Abdellatif 6-2, 6-0 | One set dropped; dominant in SF |
| Cristian Costin | def. L. Lapietra 6-0, 6-1 | def. N. Teimourzadeh Khoei 6-0, 6-2 | def. O. Abou Zeid 3-6, 6-2, MTB 10-6 | Rolled early; clutch in SF |
Form Guide and Numbers
- Pandey: 2 match wins on court; 22–9 games across completed sets, plus an 11–9 match tiebreak in the QF.
- Costin: 3 match wins; 33–11 games across completed sets; overcame a set deficit in the SF.
- Deciding frames: The event uses a match tiebreak to 10 in lieu of a full third set, which has already swung two marquee matches.
- Notable withdrawal: Ibrahim Abou Chahine exited in the QF phase via walkover, altering the lower half’s dynamics.
Today, Thursday, April 23, 2026 — Order of Play
Status: As of publication, the official Order of Play for Thursday has not been posted on the tournament portal. Based on the completed semifinals, the next scheduled match to be assigned is the Final. Please refer to the live page below for confirmed courts and times.
| Court | Time | Round | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | Final | Suramya Pandey vs Cristian Costin |
Check updates: Official Tournament Page
Storylines to Watch
- Top-ranked resilience: Pandey’s quarterfinal escape (from a set down) was followed by a commanding semifinal, signaling a sharp competitive edge.
- Clean-hitting surge: Costin dropped just three games through the first two rounds before engineering a composed SF comeback.
- Hard-court patterns: First-strike tennis has been rewarded in Dubai conditions; depth on return and high first-serve percentage should be decisive in the final.
What Will Decide the Final?
- First-serve efficiency: The player controlling +1 forehands has consistently dictated rallies this week.
- Transition instincts: Both finalists converted momentum swings via early court positioning; look for disciplined mid-court finishes.
- Composure in the MTB: With match tiebreaks prominent, shot selection at 7–7 and beyond could prove the championship hinge.
How to Follow
For confirmed Order of Play, court assignments, and live scoring where available, visit the UAE Tennis Federation tournament page. Match times are subject to change.