Road to MADO B/S02 — 4th ONS Jabeur Tennis Academy BU12: Saturday Briefing and Order of Play (May 9, 2026)
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09/05/2026Road to MADO B/S02 — 4th ONS Jabeur Tennis Academy BU12: Saturday Briefing and Order of Play (May 9, 2026)
UAE Tennis Federation analysis and Saturday schedule preview for the Boys’ U12 event in Dubai, including tournament trends, Round of 16 matchups, and the status of today’s Order of Play.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road to MADO B/S02 — 4th ONS Jabeur Tennis Academy BU12 (Boys 12)
City: Dubai | Dates: May 1May 10, 2026
Surface: Hard | Official Ball: Wilson US Open
Main Draw: 64 | Qualifying: 8
Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: Yes | Entry Fee: AED 125
- High participation at U12 level with strong club representation from TRI, PRO, JTP, PBI, THE, FUT, and others.
- Early rounds featured a mix of decisive wins, close super tie-breaks, and several walkovers/retirements affecting draw balance.
Week So Far Results and Trends
- Yezid Baccouche imposed control after a first-round bye, dismissing Gregory Cohen 62, 62 to reach the Round of 16.
- Zakaria Sassi recorded an efficient 62, 61 in R32 after advancing via walkover in R64.
- Mark Krasnov looked sharp: 63, 63 in R64 then 61, 60 to reach the last 16.
- Guillaume Dorie came through 46, 06 in R32 and will test Krasnov next.
- Jude Audi delivered a clean 61, 62 in R32; Aarish Madaan impressed with a tie-break opener before winning 76, 63 in R64 and 76, 64 in R32.
- Ahmed Soliman advanced on a retirement at 41 in R64 and received a walkover into the last 16; he meets Shiva Bajaj, who posted a dominant 62, 60 in R32.
- Bret Menezes edged a deciding super tie-break 105 after rallying from a set down versus William Aboughantous.
- Yanzheng Wang survived an 1113 super tie-break thriller over Syed Raza and then advanced via walkover to set up a clash with Menezes.
- Vihaan Surve defeated Akash Siva 61, 76 after moving through R64 by walkover; Rayan Fassi-Fihri progressed on a retirement and awaits in R16.
- Rudra Bajaj posted a straight-sets win (64, 64) over Daniil Chemodanov; Daniel Matis looked composed in a 62, 63 victory and meets Ali Ergun next.
Round of 16 Confirmed Matchups
| Match | Notes |
|---|---|
| Yezid BACCOUCHE (IND) vs Zakaria SASSI (TRI) | Power baseline of Baccouche vs Sassis counter-punching. |
| Mark KRASNOV (ZAY) vs Guillaume DORIE (PRO) | Shotmaking duel; both arrive with dominant set scores. |
| Jude AUDI (TRI) vs Aarish MADAAN (FUT) | Audis patterns vs Madaans clutch tie-break poise. |
| Ahmed SOLIMAN (PBI) vs Shiva BAJAJ (THE) | Bajaj in form; Soliman healthier after light court time. |
| Bret MENEZES (IND) vs Yanzheng WANG (IND) | Both strong in match tie-breaks; momentum vs resilience. |
| Vihaan SURVE (FUT) vs Rayan FASSI-FIHRI (IND) | Surves aggressive returns meet Fassi-Fihris transition game. |
| Rudra BAJAJ (THE) vs Filippos platon NIKOLAKIS (IND) | Bajajs consistency vs Nikolakiss first-strike tennis. |
| Daniel MATIS (JTP) vs Ali ERGUN (SAM) | Matiss clean patterns tested by Erguns pace and angles. |
Players to Watch
- Yezid Baccouche (Rank 3): authoritative tempo, limited unforced errors.
- Guillaume Dorie (Rank 11) & Mark Krasnov (Rank 19): high-upside quarter with contrasting styles.
- Jude Audi (Rank 7): surgical from the baseline, efficient holds.
- Shiva Bajaj (Rank 17): one-sided R32 suggests strong form heading into the weekend.
- Daniel Matis (Rank 41) & Vihaan Surve (Rank 84): trending up with composed finishes under pressure.
Saturday, May 9, 2026 Order of Play
The official Order of Play for Saturday has not yet been released by the referee at the time of publication. Please monitor the official tournament page for live court assignments and start times. As always, schedules are subject to change.
| Court | Order of Play |
|---|---|
| All Courts | To be confirmed by the referee. Check the link above for updates. |
What to Expect Today
- With the Round of 16 line-up confirmed earlier in the week, weekend sessions typically prioritize completion of R16 and QF ahead of the final day.
- Given recent form, keep an eye on BaccoucheSassi and KrasnovDorie for potential quarterfinal-deciding momentum swings.
- Super tie-break nerve has mattered this week; watch closing patterns and second-serve reliability late in sets.
Event Notes
- Surface: Hard; Ball: Wilson US Open.
- Players should report at least 30 minutes before scheduled time; always verify any Not Before times on-site.
- This event contributes to the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open pathway.
Data Note
Analysis reflects published results through the Round of 32 and the confirmed Round of 16 pairings. Order of Play for Saturday, May 9, 2026, will be updated once posted by officials.