Semifinal Saturday in Abu Dhabi: Road To MADO A/S3 BU12 Reaches the Business End
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25/10/2025Semifinal Saturday in Abu Dhabi: Road To MADO A/S3 BU12 Reaches the Business End
At Zayed Sports City, the Boys’ U12 Road To MADO A/S3 hits Semifinal Saturday with Tiago Lynce vs Akachukwu Uzokwe and Jude Audi vs Alec Larrouilh, followed by the BU12 final at 16:00 on Court 1. Hard courts, Wilson Championships ball, and high-stakes tennis in Abu Dhabi.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road To MADO A/S3 - Zayed Sports City BU12 (Boys 12)
- Dates: October 17–26, 2025; BU12 semifinals and final scheduled today, Saturday, October 25.
- City: Abu Dhabi; Venue: Zayed Sports City.
- Surface: Hard; Official ball: Wilson Championships.
- Draw sizes: Main Draw 32, Qualifying 8.
- Series: Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open pathway event.
Draw Storylines So Far
Zayed Sports City has delivered a fast-paced week in Boys’ U12, with early rounds featuring several byes and walkovers that condensed the path for top performers. The quarterfinals then sharpened the field:
- Tiago Lynce (JTP) negotiated a tense opener in the quarterfinals before pulling away with authority.
- Akachukwu Uzokwe (C.F) backed up a gritty R16 comeback with a dominant quarterfinal.
- Jude Audi (TRI) survived a thriller decided by a match tie-break.
- Alec Larrouilh (JTP) has been the week’s most efficient performer, dropping just three games across R16 and QF.
Path to the Semifinals
| Player | Club | R16 Result | Quarterfinal Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiago LYNCE | JTP | def. Yusuf MULLA 6-2, 6-1 | def. Agastya SINGH 7-6(5), 6-1 |
| Akachukwu UZOKWE | C.F | def. Mark KRASNOV 2-6, 6-3, [10-4] | def. Sarthak TRIPATHI 6-0, 6-1 |
| Jude AUDI | TRI | def. Diogo LYNCE 6-2, 6-2 | def. Rayan FASSI-FIHRI 2-6, 7-5, [12-10] |
| Alec LARROUILH | JTP | def. Daniel MATIS 6-0, 6-1 | def. Ahmed SOLIMAN 6-0, 6-2 |
Semifinal Previews
SF1: Tiago LYNCE (JTP) vs Akachukwu UZOKWE (C.F)
Lynce’s quarterfinal featured a composed tie-break that steadied his campaign. Uzokwe’s arc is compelling: a clutch super tie-break in the round of 16, followed by an emphatic quarterfinal. Expect Lynce’s proactive baseline patterns against Uzokwe’s athletic counterpunching. First-serve percentage and depth on the second ball will be decisive on Zayed’s true hard courts.
SF2: Jude AUDI (TRI) vs Alec LARROUILH (JTP)
Audi comes in battle-hardened after edging a 12–10 match tie-break. Larrouilh, by contrast, has been ruthless with clean, short-scoreline wins. The early exchanges will reveal whether Audi can extend rallies and test Larrouilh’s patience. If the JTP player keeps landing his first serve, he stays in the driver’s seat; if Audi turns this into a physical baseline duel, the balance shifts.
Order of Play — Saturday, October 25, 2025
All times local (Abu Dhabi, GST). Schedule subject to change.
Court 1
| Time | Match | Round | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | Tiago LYNCE (JTP) vs Akachukwu UZOKWE (C.F) | BU12 Semifinal | Wilson Championships ball |
| 10:00 | Mayar Rahal (IND) vs Yashvii BHATIA (IND) | Other Event | Non-BU12 fixture |
| 16:00 | Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 | BU12 Final | Championship match |
Court 2
| Time | Match | Round | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | Jude AUDI (TRI) vs Alec LARROUILH (JTP) | BU12 Semifinal | Winner advances to 16:00 final |
| 10:00 | Marleni EXNER (TPS) vs Uchechukwu UZOKWE (C.F) | Other Event | Non-BU12 fixture |
| 16:00 | TBD vs TBD | Other Event | Venue slot reserved |
Court 3
| Time | Match | Round | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | Abdulbaasit SALAMI (IND) vs Haris ASHOUR (SUP) | Other Event | Non-BU12 fixture |
| 10:00 | Ryan ABOU JAMRA (JTP) vs Nico MANUEL (TPS) | Other Event | Non-BU12 fixture |
| 16:00 | Melissa TATLIEVA (IND) vs Miraaya THIMAYA (IQT) | Other Event | Non-BU12 fixture |
Court 4
| Time | Match | Round | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | Uchechukwu UZOKWE (C.F) vs Emilia BALKANYI (PBI) | Other Event | Non-BU12 fixture |
What to Watch
- The contrast in styles in both semifinals: Lynce’s proactive patterns vs Uzokwe’s athletic defense; Audi’s grit vs Larrouilh’s clean hitting.
- Momentum management for finalists with a same-day turnaround to the 16:00 championship match.
- Serve quality and first-strike tennis often decide junior hard-court matches at Zayed Sports City.
Follow Live
Draws, live updates, and official notices are available on the UAE Tennis Federation website: Tournament Page.