Road to MADO B/S07 GU12: Quarterfinal Wednesday in Dubai
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24/09/2025Road to MADO B/S07 GU12: Quarterfinal Wednesday in Dubai
UAE Tennis Federation AI analysis of the GU12 main draw as the quarterfinals take center stage on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in Dubai.
Tournament Overview
The Road to MADO B/S07 - Topspin Tennis Tournament GU12 in Dubai has reached a pivotal mid-week stage, with the girls’ U12 main draw moving into the quarterfinals. Staged on hard courts and played with the Wilson Championships official ball, the event runs from Friday, September 19 to Sunday, September 28, 2025. As part of the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open pathway, this tournament offers crucial momentum and ranking value for emerging talents across the UAE’s junior circuit.
| City | Dubai, UAE |
|---|---|
| Dates | September 19–28, 2025 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Main Draw Size | 32 |
| Qualifying Draw Size | 8 |
| Official Ball | Wilson Championships |
| Road to Mubadala | Yes |
| Tournament Link | Event Page |
The Draw So Far
- Top seed Uchechukwu Uzokwe (C.F, Rank 1) has been imperious, cruising through the Round of 16 6–0, 6–1 after a first-round bye.
- Elif Sacli (IND, Rank 45) backed up a walkover in the R32 with a commanding 6–1, 6–1 in the R16, setting up a marquee QF with the top seed.
- Maya Kanbargimath (IND, Rank 47) posted a double bagel in the opener and then advanced in the R16 when Eugenie Killeen retired despite leading a set (2–6, ret.).
- Maithili Surve (FUT, Rank 22) steadied in key moments to win 6–4, 7–6(1) and reach the last eight.
- Diana Foltova (PBI, Rank 29) followed a straight-sets R32 win with an R16 walkover to move into the quarters fresh.
- Melissa Tatlieva (IND, Rank 13) continued her clean form with a 6–0, 6–3 R16 win.
- Anisa Tatlieva (IND, Rank 19) claimed the first set 7–5 and led 3–1 before her opponent retired in the R16.
- Miraaya Thimaya (IQT, Rank 9) has looked sharp, dispatching her R16 opponent 6–1, 6–1.
Quarterfinal Line-up
| # | Players | Form Note |
|---|---|---|
| QF1 | Uchechukwu Uzokwe (C.F, 1) vs Elif Sacli (IND, 45) | Top seed’s first-strike tennis meets Sacli’s clean baseline rhythm. |
| QF2 | Maya Kanbargimath (IND, 47) vs Maithili Surve (FUT, 22) | Maya’s aggressive pace vs Surve’s clutch tiebreak mettle. |
| QF3 | Diana Foltova (PBI, 29) vs Melissa Tatlieva (IND, 13) | Foltova’s freshness after a walkover against Melissa’s momentum. |
| QF4 | Anisa Tatlieva (IND, 19) vs Miraaya Thimaya (IQT, 9) | Contrast of styles; Miraaya in form, Anisa resilient under pressure. |
Todays Order of Play Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Official court assignments and start times will be confirmed on-site and on the event page. The match sequence below reflects today 19s scheduled quarterfinals.
| Round | Match | Court | Not Before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinal | Uchechukwu Uzokwe vs Elif Sacli | TBD | TBD |
| Quarterfinal | Maya Kanbargimath vs Maithili Surve | TBD | TBD |
| Quarterfinal | Diana Foltova vs Melissa Tatlieva | TBD | TBD |
| Quarterfinal | Anisa Tatlieva vs Miraaya Thimaya | TBD | TBD |
Key Match Notes
- Top-half pressure: Uzokwe has dropped just two games in the tournament; Sacli must start fast to disrupt the tempo.
- Momentum meter: Kanbargimath 97despite an unusual R16 retirement scenario 97showed heavy hitting in the early rounds; Surve is battle-tested in breakers.
- Physical freshness: Foltova enters with lighter court time; Melissa 99s clean scoreline suggests confidence on hard court.
- Tatlieva watch: With Melissa and Anisa on opposite halves, a potential family final remains in play if both advance.
What 19s at Stake
Beyond a semifinal berth, players are chasing valuable UAE junior ranking traction and positioning in the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open pathway. Consistency on serve and composure in short-point exchanges have been decisive across the first two rounds.
How to Follow
- Live updates and draws: UAE Tennis Federation 96 Event Page
- On-site: Check the tournament desk for daily Order of Play, court changes, and weather advisories.
Last updated: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 (Dubai local date).