Semifinal Wednesday at the 3rd Ons Jabeur Tennis Academy BU14 in Dubai
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22/04/2026Semifinal Wednesday at the 3rd Ons Jabeur Tennis Academy BU14 in Dubai
As the 3rd Ons Jabeur Tennis Academy BU14 reaches its decisive stages in Dubai, four boys remain in contention. Wednesday’s semifinals feature Yahia Karkouri vs Nico Manuel and Yezid Baccouche vs Ivan Shitikov on hard courts with the official Wilson ball.
Tournament Overview
Event: 3RD ONS JABEUR TENNIS ACADEMY BU14 (Boys 14) — Dubai
Dates: April 17–26, 2026
Surface: Hard
Main Draw Size: 32 | Qualifying: 8
Official Ball: Wilson
Entry Fee: 125
Official tournament page
| Event Snapshot | |
|---|---|
| City | Dubai |
| Competition Type | Singles (non-team) |
| Age Group | Boys 14 |
| Hospitality | — |
Path to the Semifinals
The quarterfinal round delivered a blend of dominance and drama, setting up a compelling final four. Below are Tuesday’s confirmed quarterfinal results:
| # | Matchup | Winner | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF1 | Haris Ashour (SUP) vs Nico Manuel (TPS) | Nico Manuel | 6-7, 6-3, 6-10 | Match tiebreak to 10 |
| QF2 | Yahia Karkouri (SMA) vs Madhav Bansal (ATL) | Yahia Karkouri | 6-3, 6-2 | Controlled baseline display |
| QF3 | Yezid Baccouche (IND) vs Langdi Cao (TRI) | Yezid Baccouche | 6-4, 6-2 | Won key points on return |
| QF4 | Armaan Kedia (TOP) vs Ivan Shitikov (RAC) | Ivan Shitikov | 5-7, 5-7 | Closed both sets late |
Form Guide — By the Numbers
- Yahia Karkouri (SMA): Reached the last four without dropping a set; conceded just 7 games across R16 (6-2, 6-0) and QF (6-3, 6-2). Momentum is strong.
- Nico Manuel (TPS): Beat the high-ranked Haris Ashour in a decider (MTB 10–6) after a steady R16 win (6-3, 6-3). Proven in pressure moments.
- Yezid Baccouche (IND): Perfect in sets with comprehensive wins in R32 (6-1, 6-2), R16 (6-1, 6-2), and QF (6-4, 6-2); 12 games lost in three matches.
- Ivan Shitikov (RAC): Unbeaten in sets, combining a dominant R16 (6-0, 6-3) with two tight takes in the QF (7-5, 7-5); 13 games conceded since R16.
Order of Play — Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Note: Times and courts are subject to on-site confirmation. Please check the official OOP for live updates.
| Session | Round | Match | Court | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | Semifinal | Yahia Karkouri (SMA) vs Nico Manuel (TPS) | TBA | TBA | On schedule |
| Day | Semifinal | Yezid Baccouche (IND) vs Ivan Shitikov (RAC) | TBA | TBA | On schedule |
Storylines for Wednesday
- Control vs Clutch: Karkouri’s straightforward scorelines meet Manuel’s proven edge in deciders.
- Power Baseline Battle: Baccouche’s steady depth and first-strike patterns face Shitikov’s closing power in tight sets.
- Serve Management: On Dubai’s hard courts, early holds could dictate tone; watch the first four games of each semifinal.
What It May Come Down To
• First-serve percentage under scoreboard pressure.
• Second-serve returns in deuce games, particularly for Baccouche–Shitikov.
• Transition choices on short balls; the player who finishes points efficiently should control momentum.
Fast Facts
- Main Draw: 32 players; Qualifying draw: 8.
- Format: Match tiebreaks to 10 have been used in deciding sets.
- Surface: Hard; conditions favor crisp first-strike tennis and compact footwork.
- Ball: Wilson.
Follow live updates, results, and any schedule adjustments on the official tournament page. Good luck to all semifinalists as the road to Sunday’s final continues.