365 Open Sports - U12 Boys: Monday Semifinal Preview and Order of Play
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02/02/2026365 Open Sports - U12 Boys: Monday Semifinal Preview and Order of Play
From commanding wins to clutch match tie-breaks, the Dubai-based U12 Boys main draw narrows to four. Here is the tournament overview and Monday, February 2, 2026 Order of Play.
Tournament Overview
The 365 Open Sports - U12 Boys event in Dubai has reached a pivotal stage. Running from January 30 to February 8, 2026 on hard courts, the tournament features a Main Draw of 32 and an 8-player Qualifying Draw. The entry fee is AED 105. With several contenders in top form, the competition is delivering both high-level baseline exchanges and composed net play.
| City | Dates | Surface | Main Draw | Qualifying | Age Group | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | Jan 30 Feb 8, 2026 | Hard | 32 | 8 | U12 Boys | AED 105 |
Full details, draws, and updates: Tournament Page
Draw Progress and Key Results
Four players remain after an eventful start that included dominant scorelines and deciding match tie-breaks:
- Langdi CAO (TRI) advanced from a Round of 32 bye and has been nearly flawless: R16: 6-2, 6-0 vs Louis MATTHEW; QF: 6-0, 6-0 vs Edwin TARALDSSON 24-2 in games since entering the court.
- Rafael JURADO (TPS) cruised through two matches without dropping a single game: R16: 6-0, 6-0 vs Oliver TARALDSSON; QF: 6-0, 6-0 vs Ahmed SOLIMAN.
- Matteo BESSONE (IND) has been the comeback specialist, winning three straight deciding match tie-breaks: R32: 6-4, 5-7, 10-7 vs Kiyaan KHAN; R16: 5-7, 6-3, 10-7 vs Bret MENEZES; QF: 4-6, 6-4, 10-8 vs George KOZOVOY.
- Rayan FASSI-FIHRI (IND) showed resilience and rhythm: R16: 3-6, 6-3, 10-4 vs Leo REMI; QF: 6-1, 6-1 vs Zakaria SASSI.
Quarterfinal Recap
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Langdi CAO vs Edwin TARALDSSON | CAO def. TARALDSSON 6-0, 6-0 |
| Rafael JURADO vs Ahmed SOLIMAN | JURADO def. SOLIMAN 6-0, 6-0 |
| George KOZOVOY vs Matteo BESSONE | BESSONE def. KOZOVOY 4-6, 6-4, 10-8 |
| Zakaria SASSI vs Rayan FASSI-FIHRI | FASSI-FIHRI def. SASSI 6-1, 6-1 |
Note: Earlier rounds included several walkovers, which tightened the schedule and elevated intensity in played matches.
Semifinal Storylines
- CAO vs JURADO: A clash of form lines. CAOs aggression and depth have yielded only two games lost on court; JURADO has been perfect on the scoreboard with 24 straight games won across R16 and QF.
- BESSONE vs FASSI-FIHRI: BESSONEs match-tie-break mastery meets FASSI-FIHRIs blend of defense-to-offense. Can Rayan disrupt Matteos late-set momentum?
Today, Monday, February 2, 2026 Order of Play
The official court allocation and times were not published at the time of writing. The following is the confirmed Monday lineup; please check the referee board and the online tournament page for live updates.
| No. | Round | Players | Court | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semifinal | Langdi CAO (TRI) vs Rafael JURADO (TPS) | TBA | TBA | Scheduled Today |
| 2 | Semifinal | Matteo BESSONE (IND) vs Rayan FASSI-FIHRI (IND) | TBA | TBA | Scheduled Today |
What to Watch
- Service holds vs pressure returns: CAO and JURADO have dominated on serve and first-strike patterns. Early breaks could be decisive.
- Deciding tie-break nerves: BESSONE has thrived in super tie-breaks; FASSI-FIHRI will aim to avoid a shootout by asserting early leads.
- Physical and mental recovery: Turnaround time and mid-match adjustments may decide who reaches the final.
Live scoring, updates, and any schedule changes will appear on the official page: uaetennis.ae.
Disclaimer: Order of Play and court assignments are subject to change by the tournament referee.