ONS JABUER Tennis Academy Men’s Open — Thursday, October 29, 2026 Preview and Order of Play
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29/10/2026ONS JABUER Tennis Academy Men’s Open — Thursday, October 29, 2026 Preview and Order of Play
Quarterfinal business in Dubai: Rahil Rizvie and Artemiy Solovev are through to the semifinals, Serge Rached advances by walkover, and Leon Wojciechowski faces Petr RUDENKOV in a key matchup. Today’s order of play is pending final confirmation.
Tournament Overview
Event: ONS JABUER TENNIS ACADEMY MENS OPEN (Pro Circuit, Men)
City: Dubai, UAE
Dates: October 23 – November 1, 2026
Surface: Hard
Main Draw: 16 | Qualifying: 8
Entry Fee: AED 225
Official Page: UAE Tennis Federation Tournament Hub
Dubai’s late-October hard-court swing continues at the ONS Jabuer Tennis Academy, where a compact 16-player draw has accelerated into the decisive stages. With form players peaking and several walkovers reshaping the bracket, Thursday sets up as a pivotal day for semifinal placements and momentum.
Where the Draw Stands
After the Round of 16 and early quarterfinals, the top half has clarified while the bottom half hinges on one remaining quarterfinal.
- Rahil Rizvie (SRI) defeated Santiago De Pablo 6-2, 6-1 in R16 and advanced to the semifinals via walkover against Suramya Pandey.
- Serge Rached moved through to the semifinals by walkover against Radu Pop after Pop’s 6-3, 6-1 R16 win over Abdelmonem Sultan.
- Leon Wojciechowski beat Salim Alnaqbi 6-2, 6-0 to set a quarterfinal with Petr RUDENKOV, who dismissed Muhammad Bilal 6-1, 6-1.
- Artemiy Solovev received a first-round bye, then ousted Abdulrahman Al Marzooqi (UAE) 6-4, 6-2 in the quarterfinals.
Confirmed Semifinals:
- Rahil Rizvie vs Serge Rached
- Artemiy Solovev vs Winner of Wojciechowski/RUDENKOV
Thursday, October 29, 2026 — Order of Play
Status: The official Order of Play for Thursday is pending confirmation as of press time. Based on the current draw, the following matches are slated for today, subject to court availability and tournament scheduling.
| Round | Match | Court | Local Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinal | Leon Wojciechowski vs Petr RUDENKOV | TBA | TBA | Winner advances to face Artemiy Solovev in the semifinal. |
| Semifinal | Rahil Rizvie vs Serge Rached | TBA | TBA | Top-half semifinal; first finalist to be decided. |
| Semifinal | Artemiy Solovev vs Winner of Wojciechowski/RUDENKOV | TBA | TBA | Placement contingent on completion of the remaining quarterfinal. |
All times are local and subject to change. Please check the official tournament page for live updates.
Key Storylines to Watch
- Rizvie’s rhythm vs Rached’s freshness: Rizvie has a dominant R16 win but advanced by walkover in the QF; Rached also comes in via walkover. The semifinal could hinge on who finds range faster in the early games.
- Solovev’s clean progression: A first-round bye followed by a straight-sets quarterfinal suggests low wear and tear heading into the weekend.
- Wojciechowski vs RUDENKOV: Contrasting styles and strong R16 scorelines make this a high-quality quarterfinal; court speed on Dubai hard should reward first-strike tennis.
- Home interest: UAE’s Abdulrahman Al Marzooqi reached the last eight, falling to Solovev; an encouraging run on home courts.
Numbers That Matter
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Completed main-draw matches | 5 |
| Straight-sets wins | 5 |
| Walkovers (W.O.) | 4 |
| Byes awarded in R16 | 2 |
| 6-0 sets ("bagels") | 1 |
How to Follow
For live scheduling, draws, and official communications, visit the UAE Tennis Federation Tournament Hub. Match times and courts will be updated throughout the day.