Road To MADO A/S3 – Zayed Sports City GU12: Semifinal Preview and Tuesday Order of Play
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21/10/2025Road To MADO A/S3 – Zayed Sports City GU12: Semifinal Preview and Tuesday Order of Play
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter analysis for the Road To MADO A/S3 – Zayed Sports City GU12 in Abu Dhabi. Tournament overview plus the Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Order of Play, featuring two compelling semifinals in the Girls’ 12s main draw.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road To MADO A/S3 – Zayed Sports City GU12
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dates: October 17–26, 2025
Surface: Hard
Main Draw Size: 16 | Qualifying Draw Size: 8
Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: Yes
Entry Fee: 0 AED
Zayed Sports City is hosting a focused and high-quality Girls’ 12s field this week, with rising talents competing for vital Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open standing points. After a weekend of byes and early rounds, the draw has condensed into a strong semifinal lineup set for Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
Form Guide Heading Into the Semifinals
- Uchechukwu Uzokwe (Rank 2) advanced from the Round of 16 via bye and then accelerated in the quarterfinals, defeating Elif Sacli 6-4, 6-0.
- Emilia Balkanyi (Rank 7) recorded a commanding quarterfinal win over Reet Khanna 6-2, 6-1 after a Round of 16 bye.
- Melissa Tatlieva (Rank 11) edged a tight all-Tatlieva quarterfinal, topping Anisa Tatlieva 7-6, 6-4, showing poise in the opening-set tiebreak.
- Miraaya Thimaya (Rank 5) was dominant in a 6-1, 6-1 quarterfinal over Mia Radjenovic after opening with a bye.
Quarterfinal Results (Completed)
| Match | Winner | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| QF1 | Uchechukwu Uzokwe | 6-4, 6-0 | Elif Sacli |
| QF2 | Emilia Balkanyi | 6-2, 6-1 | Reet Khanna |
| QF3 | Melissa Tatlieva | 7-6, 6-4 | Anisa Tatlieva |
| QF4 | Miraaya Thimaya | 6-1, 6-1 | Mia Radjenovic |
Semifinal Storylines
Semifinal 1: Uchechukwu Uzokwe vs Emilia Balkanyi
Uzokwe’s brisk quarterfinal suggests confident first-strike tennis and clean service holds. Balkanyi, meanwhile, has been efficient and steady from the baseline, conceding just three games in her QF. The player who controls neutral rallies and lands a higher first-serve percentage should tilt the balance.
Semifinal 2: Melissa Tatlieva vs Miraaya Thimaya
Tatlieva arrives battle-tested after surviving a tiebreak and closing in two. Thimaya’s 6-1, 6-1 quarterfinal underscores her ability to apply scoreboard pressure early. Watch for Tatlieva’s problem-solving against Thimaya’s pace and depth on return.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 — Order of Play
Schedule subject to change. Please consult the referee desk on site and the official page for confirmations and any updates.
| No. | Round | Match | Time | Court |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semifinal | Uchechukwu Uzokwe vs Emilia Balkanyi | TBD | TBD |
| 2 | Semifinal | Melissa Tatlieva vs Miraaya Thimaya | TBD | TBD |
What to Watch
- First-strike patterns: Early initiative has paid dividends throughout the week.
- Scoreboard pressure: Quick starts have been decisive in several straight-sets results.
- Composure in key moments: Tiebreak management could be pivotal if sets tighten.
Follow Live
Draws, results, and any schedule updates are available on the tournament page: UAETF Official Tournament Link.