Tuesday Preview: Quarterfinal Showdowns at Road to MADO B/S07 — 365 Open Sports U14 Boys, Dubai
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23/09/2025Tuesday Preview: Quarterfinal Showdowns at Road to MADO B/S07 — 365 Open Sports U14 Boys, Dubai
The U14 Boys main draw hits quarterfinals in Dubai on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Marwan Safi, Ryan Abou Jamra, Ivan Shitikov, Yahia Karkouri, Adnan Mroueh, Haris Ashour, Alex Kinnari, and Nico Manuel battle for semifinal spots on the hard courts in this Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open pathway event.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road to MADO B/S07 — 365 Open Sports — U14 Boys
City: Dubai, UAE
Dates: September 19–28, 2025
Surface: Hard
Draw sizes: Main Draw 32, Qualifying 8
Pathway: Part of the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
The boys’ U14 field in Dubai has produced a compelling last eight, blending top-ranked contenders and fast-rising talents. With efficient wins, clutch tie-break poise, and a sprinkle of walkovers, the quarterfinal slate is set for a decisive Tuesday.
State of the Draw
Round-of-16 action confirmed four standout pairings for the quarterfinals. Several favorites advanced with authority, while a pair of walkovers leaves one quarter looking especially unpredictable.
Quarterfinalists at a Glance
| Player | R32 | R16 | Games Lost (played rounds) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marwan SAFI (Rank 2) | Bye | def. Selcuk Kaan Yazici 6-3, 6-4 | 7 |
| Alex KINNARI (Rank 177) | def. Robert Pop (W.O.) | def. Karim Abdulla 6-2, 6-1 | 3 |
| Ryan ABOU JAMRA (Rank 6) | def. Nasheet Noman (W.O.) | def. Balaamir Bekbergen 6-2, 6-1 | 3 |
| Nico MANUEL (Rank 19) | def. Shryesh Paikray (W.O.) | def. Abdulbaasit Salami (W.O.) | 0 (no games played) |
| Ivan SHITIKOV (Rank 29) | def. Kai Archer 6-2, 6-0 | def. Amirali Farzanrad 6-1, 6-0 | 3 |
| Yahia KARKOURI (Rank 69) | def. Yousef Ashour 6-3, 6-3 | def. Adam El Marouri 6-1, 6-3 | 10 |
| Adnan MROUEH (Rank 25) | def. Ashwin Sathyanath 6-4, 6-2 | def. Paolo Eid 6-3, 7-6 | 15 |
| Haris ASHOUR (Rank 5) | Bye | def. Neil Mishra 6-1, 6-1 | 2 |
Today's Order of Play — Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Quarterfinal day in Dubai features four compelling matchups. As of publication, court assignments and start times are to be announced.
| # | Match | Round | Time | Court |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marwan Safi vs Alex Kinnari | Quarterfinal | TBA | TBA |
| 2 | Ryan Abou Jamra vs Nico Manuel | Quarterfinal | TBA | TBA |
| 3 | Ivan Shitikov vs Yahia Karkouri | Quarterfinal | TBA | TBA |
| 4 | Adnan Mroueh vs Haris Ashour | Quarterfinal | TBA | TBA |
For live updates and any schedule changes, check the official order of play.
Match-by-Match Preview
Marwan Safi (Rank 2) vs Alex Kinnari (Rank 177)
Safi’s baseline weight and composure under pressure were evident in his 6-3, 6-4 R16 win. Kinnari arrives with momentum after a clean 6-2, 6-1 in R16, though he benefited from a walkover in R32. Expect Safi to probe backhand depth, while Kinnari seeks first-strike patterns to shorten rallies.
Ryan Abou Jamra (Rank 6) vs Nico Manuel (Rank 19)
Abou Jamra took care of business 6-2, 6-1 in R16. Manuel, advancing via consecutive walkovers, is fresh but short on match rhythm this week. The early service games will be critical—if Manuel settles quickly, his forehand pace can neutralize Ryan’s court positioning.
Ivan Shitikov (Rank 29) vs Yahia Karkouri (Rank 69)
Shitikov has been ruthlessly efficient, dropping just three games across two rounds. Karkouri’s combination of solid returns and improved transition play (wins of 6-3, 6-3 and 6-1, 6-3) sets up a stylistic contrast. The battle for backhand depth and second-serve returns should decide the margins.
Adnan Mroueh (Rank 25) vs Haris Ashour (Rank 5)
Mroueh survived the tournament’s tightest finish so far, edging Paolo Eid 7-6 in set two after pocketing the opener 6-3. Ashour has looked sharp and physical, conceding only two games in R16. If Mroueh extends exchanges and varies height and pace, he can test Ashour’s timing; otherwise, Ashour’s pace may carry the day.
Three Storylines to Watch
- Efficiency vs. Freshness: Manuel’s freshness meets Abou Jamra’s match-tested form.
- Form Player: Shitikov’s dominant scorelines mark him as the form player—can Karkouri disrupt his rhythm?
- Top-tier pressure: With event top ranks in play (Safi, Ashour, Abou Jamra), who handles scoreboard pressure best?
Notes
Schedule subject to change. For official timings and court assignments throughout the day, follow the UAE Tennis Federation tournament portal.