Topspin Tennis Tournament GU12, Dubai — Quarterfinal Day Preview and Order of Play (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)
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02/06/2026Topspin Tennis Tournament GU12, Dubai — Quarterfinal Day Preview and Order of Play (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)
UAE Tennis Federation analysis of the Girls’ Under-12 main draw as quarterfinal action arrives in Dubai, with today’s Order of Play and key storylines.
Tournament Overview
Event: Topspin Tennis Tournament GU12 (Girls’ Under-12) — Dubai, UAE
| Dates | May 29 – June 7, 2026 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Main Draw Size | 32 |
| Qualifying Draw Size | 8 |
| Official Ball | Head |
| Format | Singles (non-team event) |
The draw has now crystallized into a compelling quarterfinal lineup. With fast hard courts rewarding clean first strikes and early court positioning, timing and footwork have been decisive across the first two rounds.
The Road So Far
Round-of-16 results underscored both form and resilience, with match tiebreaks and retirements shaping the bracket:
- Anisa TATLIEVA def. Sofia CHEMODANOVA 6-2, 4-6, 10-3
- Mimi WANG def. Yusra ALHAMADANI 6-0, 6-0
- Jaslene ELAYYAN def. Bailey BARNETT 6-1, 6-2
- Adrika BISHT def. Alexia MARQUEZ 7-6, 6-2
- Jody NAIM def. Stuti SHAH 6-3, Ret.
- Shanaya GANDHI def. Wania THASSIM 6-3, 4-6, 10-7
- Akshita RAMAKHISHNAN def. Aniella PONNAMPALAMPILLAI 6-2, 6-0
- Eugenie KILLEEN def. Sofiia KACHURINA 6-3, Ret.
Notably, top-ranked contenders Anisa TATLIEVA (Rank 4) and Eugenie KILLEEN (Rank 5) advanced with authority, while Mimi WANG (Rank 11) posted the day’s most dominant scoreline.
Quarterfinal Lineup
- Anisa TATLIEVA vs Mimi WANG
- Jaslene ELAYYAN vs Adrika BISHT
- Jody NAIM vs Shanaya GANDHI
- Akshita RAMAKHISHNAN vs Eugenie KILLEEN
Quarterfinalists at a Glance
| Player | Club | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Anisa TATLIEVA | IND | 4 |
| Mimi WANG | IND | 11 |
| Jaslene ELAYYAN | PBI | 12 |
| Adrika BISHT | SEV | 23 |
| Jody NAIM | IND | 36 |
| Shanaya GANDHI | TOP | 13 |
| Akshita RAMAKHISHNAN | ATL | 23 |
| Eugenie KILLEEN | IND | 5 |
Order of Play — Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Note: As of publication, final court allocations and start times for today’s quarterfinals are pending confirmation by the tournament referee. Please refer to the live tournament page for updates.
| Match | Players | Round | Time | Court | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anisa TATLIEVA vs Mimi WANG | Quarterfinal | TBA | TBA | Subject to daily scheduling |
| 2 | Jaslene ELAYYAN vs Adrika BISHT | Quarterfinal | TBA | TBA | Subject to daily scheduling |
| 3 | Jody NAIM vs Shanaya GANDHI | Quarterfinal | TBA | TBA | Subject to daily scheduling |
| 4 | Akshita RAMAKHISHNAN vs Eugenie KILLEEN | Quarterfinal | TBA | TBA | Subject to daily scheduling |
How Today Could Unfold
- First-strike tennis: On hard courts, early depth and aggressive returns have paid off. Expect short, decisive patterns from the higher-ranked seeds.
- Baseline resilience: Players who managed momentum swings in the Round of 16, especially tiebreak winners, will seek to sustain rally tolerance under pressure.
- Serve placement: With quick courts, wide serves on the deuce side and body serves on crucial points may tilt the balance in tight sets.
What to Watch
- TATLIEVA vs WANG: A classic clash of clean ball-striking. Anisa’s backhand hold patterns vs Mimi’s return intensity could decide early breaks.
- ELAYYAN vs BISHT: Jaslene’s front-foot pace meets Adrika’s compact counterpunching and tiebreak mettle.
- NAIM vs GANDHI: Jody’s transition instincts face Shanaya’s clutch tiebreak experience from the previous round.
- RAMAKHISHNAN vs KILLEEN: Akshita’s assertive baseline lines against Eugenie’s top-5-ranked consistency; first-serve percentage is pivotal.
Live updates and full draws: Visit the official tournament page: UAE Tennis Federation — Topspin Tennis Tournament GU12.