FSTA Al Ain U14 Boys — Sunday Report, Draw Analysis, and Order of Play
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21/12/2025FSTA Al Ain U14 Boys — Sunday Report, Draw Analysis, and Order of Play
UAE Tennis Federation match report and analysis from the FSTA — Al Ain — Youth Under 14 Boys (Hard court), featuring Karthik Nair’s title run, key results, and the Sunday, December 21, 2025 order of play update.
Tournament Overview
Event: FSTA — Al Ain — Youth Under 14 Boys
City: Al Ain, UAE
Dates: 19–28 December 2025 (Hard court)
Main Draw Size: 16
Qualifying Draw Size: 8
Teams/Doubles: No doubles draw listed
Entry Fee: 0
Official Link: uaetennis.ae tournament page
The Boys’ Under 14 main draw progressed rapidly in Al Ain, with several byes in the Round of 16 and multiple walkovers impacting the quarterfinal and semifinal stages. Despite the unusual volume of abbreviated results, the event delivered compelling on-court action when play took place, culminating in a high-quality final.
Headline Result
Champion: Karthik Nair (EMI)
Karthik Nair captured the title with a composed, all-court performance, defeating Takeru Kamiki (PBI) in the final, 6–2, 7–5.
Route to the Title — Karthik Nair
- Quarterfinal: def. Pranav Harlalka (ATL) 7–6, 6–0 (first set tiebreak)
- Semifinal: def. Yash Thomas (GLO) 6–2, 6–2
- Final: def. Takeru Kamiki (PBI) 6–2, 7–5
Draw Highlights
- Final: Karthik Nair def. Takeru Kamiki 6–2, 7–5
- Semifinals: Kamiki advanced by walkover against Kushal Mankad; Nair defeated Yash Thomas 6–2, 6–2
- Quarterfinals: Three matches ended via walkover; Nair–Harlalka delivered the round’s best tennis with a tight-opening-set tiebreak
- Round of 16: Most seeds progressed via byes; Pranav Harlalka recorded a straight-sets win over Akilaesh Karthikeyan Andal (6–1, 6–4)
Key Performers and Storylines
- Karthik Nair (Rank 29): Stayed dialed in through varying match rhythms to lift the trophy without dropping a set in completed matches.
- Takeru Kamiki (Rank 30): Navigated a walkover-heavy path, then raised his level in the final, pushing the second set to 7–5.
- Yash Thomas (Rank 51): Strong quarterfinal progression and a solid baseline package en route to the final four.
- Abdulbaasit Salami (Rank 7): Advanced from the R16 but exited via walkover in the quarterfinals.
Selected Results Snapshot
| Round | Match | Score | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final | K. Nair def. T. Kamiki | 6–2, 7–5 | Completed |
| SF | T. Kamiki def. K. Mankad | — | Walkover |
| SF | K. Nair def. Y. Thomas | 6–2, 6–2 | Completed |
| QF | K. Mankad def. A. Salami | — | Walkover |
| QF | T. Kamiki def. V. Sawant | — | Walkover |
| QF | Y. Thomas def. A. Jain | — | Walkover |
| QF | K. Nair def. P. Harlalka | 7–6, 6–0 | Completed |
| R16 | P. Harlalka def. A. Karthikeyan Andal | 6–1, 6–4 | Completed |
What the Numbers Suggest
With multiple walkovers compressing the schedule, match-to-match focus became decisive. Nair’s ability to start fast and sustain depth under pressure proved the championship edge, particularly in closing sets at 6–2 and 7–5.
Today’s Order of Play — Sunday, December 21, 2025
As of publication, the official order of play for this draw is not listed in the tournament system for today. Please check the live portal for updates and any late scheduling changes.
| Court | Time | Match | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | No matches posted for this draw | Pending/Not published |
For real-time updates, visit the official tournament page.
How to Follow
Match cards, score updates, and any schedule releases will appear on the official link above. The UAE Tennis Federation will post confirmed times and courts as soon as they are available.