Topspin Tennis Tournament BU16: Dubai’s Final Weekend Takes Shape
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20/12/2025Topspin Tennis Tournament BU16: Dubai’s Final Weekend Takes Shape
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter analysis of the Topspin Tennis Tournament BU16 in Dubai, with a tournament overview and the full Order of Play for Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Tournament Overview
The Topspin Tennis Tournament BU16 is reaching its decisive stages in Dubai, running from December 12 to December 21, 2025. Staged on hard courts and played with the Head official ball, this Boys' Under 16 event features a Main Draw of 16 and a Qualifying Draw of 8. The event showcases emerging talent from clubs across the UAE and beyond, with disciplined baseline play, athletic shot-making, and tactical clarity defining the week.
- City: Dubai
- Surface: Hard
- Age Group: BU16
- Main Draw Size: 16 | Qualifying: 8
- Official Ball: Head
- Event Link: Tournament Page
Week in Review: Qualifying to Main Draw
Qualifying set the tone, highlighted by Karan-veer Saravanan’s emphatic 6–0, 6–0 over Sean Quadras. Several entrants moved forward via byes, and the final qualifying pairings were staged to feed into a tightly packed main draw.
Main Draw Highlights
- Mohammed Abbas defeated Zayd Arif 6–1, 6–1 to open his campaign with authority.
- Karan-veer Saravanan overcame Aarnav Vaidya 6–4, 6–1 to reach the quarterfinals.
- Brendan Uchil advanced past Qusai Fanaswalla 6–0, 6–0 in a one-sided contest.
- Several round-of-16 results came via walkover, sending Alan Senan, Tejas Menon, Tarik Labib, Ethan Pickering Sakr, and Jacob Tito into the last eight without striking many balls.
Current Bracket Status
| Round | Match | Result / Status |
|---|---|---|
| R16 | Mohammed Abbas def. Zayd Arif | 6–1, 6–1 |
| R16 | Alan Senan vs. Nicolas Antonini | Walkover to Senan |
| R16 | Tejas Menon vs. Marat Feyzulin | Walkover to Menon |
| R16 | Tarik Labib vs. Aleem Ashaz Mohammed | Walkover to Labib |
| R16 | Ethan Pickering Sakr vs. Karthik Nair | Walkover to Pickering Sakr |
| R16 | Jacob Tito vs. Alexander Kuzurman | Walkover to Tito |
| R16 | Karan-veer Saravanan def. Aarnav Vaidya | 6–4, 6–1 |
| R16 | Brendan Uchil def. Qusai Fanaswalla | 6–0, 6–0 |
| QF | Mohammed Abbas vs. Alan Senan | Scheduled |
| QF | Tejas Menon vs. Tarik Labib | Scheduled |
| QF | Ethan Pickering Sakr vs. Jacob Tito | Walkover to Tito |
| QF | Karan-veer Saravanan vs. Brendan Uchil | Scheduled |
| SF | Winner of Abbas/Senan vs. Winner of Menon/Labib | To be decided |
| SF | Jacob Tito vs. Winner of Saravanan/Uchil | To be decided |
Order of Play — Saturday, December 20, 2025
The schedule below lists the planned sequence for today’s matches. Exact court allocations and start times are subject to on-site confirmation. Please check the official tournament page for live updates.
| Order | Round | Match | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quarterfinal | Mohammed Abbas vs. Alan Senan | Scheduled (Time TBC) |
| 2 | Quarterfinal | Tejas Menon vs. Tarik Labib | Scheduled (Time TBC) |
| 3 | Quarterfinal | Karan-veer Saravanan vs. Brendan Uchil | Scheduled (Time TBC) |
| 4 | Semifinal | Winner of Abbas/Senan vs. Winner of Menon/Labib | After completion of Quarterfinals |
| 5 | Semifinal | Jacob Tito vs. Winner of Saravanan/Uchil | After Semifinal 1 |
Players to Watch
- Mohammed Abbas: Commanding baseline patterns and early strike aggression produced a 6–1, 6–1 opener.
- Jacob Tito: Through to the semifinals; freshness could be a factor after moving on via walkover.
- Brendan Uchil and Karan-veer Saravanan: Their quarterfinal promises a contrast of tempo and spin; the winner returns quickly to face Tito.
Key Numbers
- 16 players in the main draw; 8 in qualifying.
- 5 walkovers in the Round of 16 and 1 already in the quarterfinals.
- Two decisive R16 scorelines: 6–1, 6–1 (Abbas) and 6–0, 6–0 (Uchil).
What It Will Take To Win
With quick conditions and compact scheduling, today favors players who manage first-serve percentage, return depth, and physical recovery between matches. The semifinal slots will reward proactive point construction and confidence under scoreboard pressure.
Stay Updated
Follow live updates, court allocations, and results on the UAE Tennis Federation tournament hub. All scheduling remains subject to change.