ONS JABUER Tennis Academy Men's Open — Saturday, 24 October 2026 Analysis and Order of Play
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24/10/2026ONS JABUER Tennis Academy Men's Open — Saturday, 24 October 2026 Analysis and Order of Play
Dubai’s Pro Circuit men’s event nears its climax on hard courts: Artemiy Solovev storms into Sunday’s final, while Suramya Pandey meets Maikel Ninaber today to decide the championship matchup. Full tournament overview and Saturday’s order of play inside.
Tournament Overview
The ONS JABUER Tennis Academy Men's Open in Dubai has entered its decisive weekend. Staged from 16–25 October 2026 on outdoor hard courts, the event features a Main Draw of 16 and an 8-player qualifying field within the Pro Circuit (Men).
- City: Dubai
- Dates: 16–25 October 2026
- Surface: Hard
- Main Draw: 16 | Qualifying: 8
- Official page: uaetennis.ae — Tournament Hub
After an intense week marked by clean striking and a handful of withdrawals, the singles competition has produced one confirmed finalist—Artemiy Solovev—with the second finalist to be decided today between Suramya Pandey and Maikel Ninaber.
Road to the Final Weekend
Key results from the knockout rounds to date are summarized below. Scores reflect completed matches; walkovers are indicated where applicable.
| Round | Match | Score / Status |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 | Suramya Pandey def Robert Lemm | 6-3, 7-5 |
| Round of 16 | Olusegun Oluwole def Louis Sabet | Walkover |
| Round of 16 | Abdelmonem Sultan def Hani Abi Khalil | 6-2, 6-0 |
| Round of 16 | Maikel Ninaber def Manan Ahuja | 6-1, 7-6(3) |
| Round of 16 | Salim Alnaqbi def Abdo Wehbe | Walkover |
| Round of 16 | Petr Rudenkov def Juan Sebastian Alvarez Navarro | 6-0, 6-0 |
| Round of 16 | Christian Christoffersen def Jiarui Zhang | Walkover |
| Round of 16 | Artemiy Solovev def Nikolay Paderov | 6-0, 6-3 |
| Quarterfinal | Suramya Pandey def Olusegun Oluwole | 6-2, 6-0 |
| Quarterfinal | Maikel Ninaber def Abdelmonem Sultan | 6-1, 6-1 |
| Quarterfinal | Salim Alnaqbi def Petr Rudenkov | Walkover |
| Quarterfinal | Artemiy Solovev def Christian Christoffersen | 7-6(5), 6-2 |
| Semifinal | Artemiy Solovev def Salim Alnaqbi | 6-0, 6-0 |
| Semifinal | Suramya Pandey vs Maikel Ninaber | To be played today |
Note: Several sections of the draw were reshaped by walkovers, but the remaining contenders have delivered commanding performances, especially from the baseline on Dubai’s quick hard courts.
Today’s Order of Play — Saturday, 24 October 2026
| Court | Session | Round | Match | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Court | Main Programme | Singles Semifinal | Suramya Pandey vs Maikel Ninaber | Start time: To be confirmed onsite. Order of play subject to change. |
Confirmed finalist Artemiy Solovev awaits the winner in Sunday’s championship match (25 October). Please check the onsite referee desk and the official page for live schedule updates.
What to Watch
- Pandey’s first-strike patterns: His clean, early-taking forehand set the tone in a 6-2, 6-0 quarterfinal. Look for aggressive +1 forehands after a high first-serve percentage.
- Ninaber’s composure in pressure moments: He edged a second-set tiebreak in the Round of 16 and then overwhelmed his quarterfinal opponent. How he handles Pandey’s pace on return games could decide the match.
- Conditions factor: The Dubai hard courts reward depth and court-positioning. Short return games and quick holds have been common; the player who dictates off the baseline will likely advance.
Follow Live
For live scoring, updated draws, and any schedule adjustments, visit the official tournament page: ONS JABUER Tennis Academy Men's Open — Official Hub. All timings are subject to change by the referee.