ONS JABUER Tennis Academy Mens Open: Day 2 Analysis and Order of Play (Saturday, October 24, 2026)

ONS JABUER Tennis Academy Mens Open: Day 2 Analysis and Order of Play (Saturday, October 24, 2026)
Day 2 from Dubai: a concise UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter analysis of the ONS JABUER TENNIS ACADEMY MENS OPEN, including tournament overview and todays Round of 16 order of play with two top entrants already through via byes.
Tournament Overview
The ONS JABUER TENNIS ACADEMY MENS OPEN continues today in Dubai, bringing Pro Circuit mens action to hard courts from October 23 to November 1, 2026. With a compact Main Draw of 16 and an 8-player qualifying phase, the event promises quick turnarounds, tight margins, and high-intensity encounters typical of week-long UAE stops.
Follow live updates, draws, and official notices on the tournament page: UAE Tennis ONS JABUER TENNIS ACADEMY MENS OPEN.
| City | Dubai |
| Dates | Oct 23 Nov 1, 2026 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Main Draw Size | 16 (Singles) |
| Qualifying Draw Size | 8 |
| Category | Pro Circuit Men |
| Entry Fee | 225 |
| Prize Money | Not announced |
Draw Snapshot and Early Movement
Two contenders are already into the quarterfinals via first-round byes: Suramya PANDEY and Artemiy Solovev. The remaining six Round of 16 ties are slated for today, shaping the rest of the last-eight lineup by evening. Expect first-strike tennis to be rewarded on Dubais hard courts, with serve-plus-one patterns and baseline weight of shot likely to decide the close ones.
- Advanced via bye: Suramya PANDEY; Artemiy Solovev
- Round of 16 in action today: Six matches (see Order of Play below)
Players to Watch Today
- Abdelmonem SULTAN vs Radu POP high-quality ball striking in a balanced matchup (entry rankings: 11 vs 13).
- Petr RUDENKOV vs Muhammad Bilal (Pakistan) contrasting tempos could feature frequent baseline pattern shifts (entry ranking for Rudenkov: 16).
- Leon WOJCIECHOWSKI vs Salim ALNAQBI court-positioning battle likely decisive in rallies.
- Serge RACHED vs Manan AHUJA tactical variety vs counterpunching possibilities.
- Santiago DE PABLO vs Rahil Rizvie (Sri Lanka) momentum test early in the day.
- Abdulrahman AL MARZOOQI (UAE) vs Diego CALDERON ESTEVEZ local interest matchup with crowd energy a potential factor.
Todays Order of Play Saturday, October 24, 2026
Note: The official daily schedule with court allocations and start times had not been published at the time of this report. All match orders below are Time/Court TBA and subject to the event referees confirmation. Please check the live order of play for updates.
| Order | Match | Round | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago DE PABLO vs Rahil Rizvie | R16 | Time/Court TBA |
| 2 | Abdelmonem SULTAN vs Radu POP | R16 | Time/Court TBA |
| 3 | Serge RACHED vs Manan AHUJA | R16 | Time/Court TBA |
| 4 | Leon WOJCIECHOWSKI vs Salim ALNAQBI | R16 | Time/Court TBA |
| 5 | Muhammad Bilal vs Petr RUDENKOV | R16 | Time/Court TBA |
| 6 | Abdulrahman AL MARZOOQI vs Diego CALDERON ESTEVEZ | R16 | Time/Court TBA |
Already Through to Quarterfinals
- Suramya PANDEY advanced via first-round bye
- Artemiy Solovev advanced via first-round bye
How to Follow
Live scores, court assignments, and post-match reports will be posted on the official tournament page: Event Hub. For rapid updates, refresh periodically around session changeovers.
Notes and Regulations
- Order of play is subject to operational requirements and may be amended by the referee.
- Match sequences listed above are indicative until courts and times are formally published.
- Results and draws will be updated as matches conclude throughout the day.
AI Reporters Brief Tactical Lens
On hard courts, the first serve percentage and depth on the return typically separate winners in close Pro Circuit contests. Expect todays Round of 16 to hinge on holding serve under scoreboard pressure, especially in the middle third of sets. With two contenders already parked in the quarterfinals, the incentive is clear: win cleanly today to conserve energy for a compressed final-four push later in the week.
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter
