Day 2 Analysis and Order of Play — TUSA Tennis Boys U14 Championships, Dubai (Saturday, January 10, 2026)
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10/01/2026Day 2 Analysis and Order of Play — TUSA Tennis Boys U14 Championships, Dubai (Saturday, January 10, 2026)
High-quality junior tennis in Dubai as the Boys U14 Elite Circuit event moves from the Round of 16 toward the quarterfinals. Here is the tournament overview, key results, and today’s (Saturday, January 10, 2026) projected Order of Play.
Tournament Overview
The TUSA Tennis Boys U14 Championships in Dubai entered Day 2 on Saturday, January 10, 2026, with the field narrowing on the hard courts. This Elite Circuit event features a 32-player main draw and a 32-player qualifying draw for the Boys 14U category. The tournament awards Trophies + Medals + Goodies and uses the Head official ball. Player hospitality is listed as None, with the official hotel at Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai. Competition runs from January 9–18, 2026.
| Key Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Dubai, UAE |
| Dates | January 9–18, 2026 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Main Draw Size | 32 |
| Qualifying Draw Size | 32 |
| Age Group | Boys U14 |
| Official Ball | Head |
| Entry Fee | 105 |
| Hospitality | None |
| Official Hotel | Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai |
| Event Link | Tournament Page |
Main Draw Progress Report
The opening stages delivered a mix of decisive wins and unfortunate withdrawals. Several top contenders advanced smoothly, while others benefited from walkovers as the draw settled into shape.
Selected Early Results
- Madhav BANSAL def. Mark SHEKARRIZ — 6-1, 6-1 (R32)
- Uzayr SHAHID def. Kaito SUZUKI — 6-1, 6-3 (R32)
- David COIMBRA advanced via W.O. over Thrivik ARUN PRASAD (R32)
Round of 16 — Completed/Pending
| Match | Result | Score / Status |
|---|---|---|
| Syed Hamza MAHMOOD vs Takeru KAMIKI | MAHMOOD won | 6-4, 7-5 |
| David COIMBRA vs Kamil RTEL BENNANI | COIMBRA advanced | W.O. |
| Armaan KEDIA vs Amirali FARZANRAD | KEDIA won | 4-6, 6-1, [10-7] |
| Selcuk Kaan YAZICI vs Viaan SHETTY | YAZICI advanced | W.O. |
| Kai ARCHER vs Aarav JAIN | ARCHER advanced | W.O. |
| Abdulla JANAHI vs Rajveer SINGH | JANAHI advanced | W.O. |
| Uzayr SHAHID vs Adnan MROUEH | SHAHID won | Score not disclosed at time of publication |
| Rehaan NANDI vs Madhav BANSAL | Pending | To be completed |
Quarterfinal Line-up (as it stands)
- QF1: Winner of Rehaan NANDI / Madhav BANSAL vs Syed Hamza MAHMOOD
- QF2: David COIMBRA vs Armaan KEDIA
- QF3: Selcuk Kaan YAZICI vs Kai ARCHER
- QF4: Abdulla JANAHI vs Uzayr SHAHID
Today’s Order of Play — Saturday, January 10, 2026
Note: Times and courts are subject to change. Please check the official tournament page for live updates.
| Time | Court | Match | Round | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | Rehaan NANDI vs Madhav BANSAL | R16 | Winner meets Syed Hamza MAHMOOD in QF |
| TBA | TBA | QF1: Winner of NANDI/BANSAL vs Syed Hamza MAHMOOD | Quarterfinal | Back-to-back scheduling possible |
| TBA | TBA | QF2: David COIMBRA vs Armaan KEDIA | Quarterfinal | Contrast of styles; KEDIA came through a match tie-break |
| TBA | TBA | QF3: Selcuk Kaan YAZICI vs Kai ARCHER | Quarterfinal | First meeting in this event |
| TBA | TBA | QF4: Abdulla JANAHI vs Uzayr SHAHID | Quarterfinal | Local interest with JANAHI representing UAE |
Players to Watch
- Rehaan NANDI — High-ranked entrant (Rank 10) with a bye into R16; looking to assert early control.
- Syed Hamza MAHMOOD — Sharp ball striking in a straight-sets R16 win (6-4, 7-5).
- Armaan KEDIA — Showed resilience, rallying to win a deciding match tie-break (4-6, 6-1, [10-7]).
- Uzayr SHAHID — Strong form since R32; momentum could carry deep.
- Abdulla JANAHI — UAE player advancing to the last eight; crowd support could matter.
Logistics and Player Services
- Surface: Hard
- Official Ball: Head
- Entry Fee: 105
- Hospitality: None
- Official Hotel: Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai
Stat Corner
Round of 16 snapshot: 4 walkovers influenced the path to the quarterfinals, while two matches were decided on court, including one in a match tie-break.
Follow Live
For official schedules, live updates, and draws, visit the UAE Tennis Federation tournament page.