Road To MADO A/S5 - Topspin Tennis Championship Men's: Quarterfinal Day in Dubai

Tournament Overview

The Road To MADO A/S5 - Topspin Tennis Championship Men's continues in Dubai, moving into a pivotal phase of the Pro Circuit calendar. Staged on hard courts and featuring the Wilson Tour Premier ball, the event is part of the UAE Tennis Federation's Road to the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open pathway and runs from 30 January to 8 February 2026.

• City: Dubai
• Dates: 30 January 8 February 2026
• Surface: Hard
• Official Ball: Wilson Tour Premier
• Main Draw: 32 players; Qualifying: 8 players
• Category: Pro Circuit  Men
• Official tournament page

Round of 16 Recap

The field sharpened on Monday with several emphatic scorelines and a pair of walkovers shaping a compelling last eight.

• Suramya Pandey (IND) def. Ahmed Abdellatif (IND)  61, 61
• Abhinav Monikuttan (IND) def. Abdurrahman Zalloum (IND)  61, 62
• Raphael Jurd (RAC) advanced vs. Ralph Rached (IND)  Walkover
• Rohit Ganeshani (IND) def. Nima Teimourzadeh Khoei (IND)  62, 61
• Francisco Maria Pinto Soares Baptista (IND) def. Gabriel Raad (IND)  60, 61
• Alex McDowall (EMI) def. Abdelmonem Sultan (IND)  60, 60
• Anmol Chaudhary (IND) advanced vs. Suraj Hasrani (IND)  Walkover
• Salim Berrada (IND) def. Mohammed Yaseen Zalloum (EMI)  60, 60

Today, Tuesday, February 3, 2026  Order of Play

Note: Quarterfinals are scheduled for today. Exact times and courts are TBC and subject to change. Please check live updates on the official page throughout the day.

Key Storylines

• Top form on display: Pandey and Monikuttan both cruised through the R16 with near-identical scorelines, setting up a high-tempo baseline duel.
• Double-bagel dominance: McDowall and Berrada each posted 60, 60 wins yesterday, highlighting clean serving patterns and early strike tennis.
• Fresh legs vs. rhythm: Jurd and Chaudhary advance via walkovers and face opponents who have match rhythm; handling the first 20 minutes could decide those contests.

Conditions and Equipment

Dubai's hard courts reward first-strike aggression and controlled depth. With the Wilson Tour Premier, expect a consistent bounce and a premium on serve placement. As temperatures shift into the evening, the ball may travel a touch quicker, favoring players who step inside the baseline.

What to Watch First

1. Pandey vs Monikuttan  a metrics match-up of first-serve points won and early forehand aggression.
2. McDowall vs Pinto Soares Baptista  contrasting approaches: pace and line-taking versus pattern construction.
3. Chaudhary vs Berrada  can Chaudhary absorb Berrada's weight of shot after a day off court?

Follow Live

Refresh the official tournament page for confirmed court allocations, start times, and updated results throughout the day.