Quarterfinal Sunday in Fujairah: Road To MADO A/S1 BU14 Steps Up the Pace

Tournament Overview

Event: Road To MADO A/S1 - Fujairah Tennis Festival Week BU14

Dates: May 8–17, 2026 | City: Fujairah | Surface: Hard

Draw Sizes: Main Draw 32 | Qualifying 8 | Category: Boys U14

Official Ball: Wilson US Open | Entry Fee: AED 150 | Prize: AED 2,750 voucher or equipment

Series: Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

Full details and daily updates: Official tournament page.

The Story So Far

The opening two days delivered a brisk start, with seeds largely steady and several commanding scorelines. Friday’s Center Court opener saw Timofei SOSHNIKOV (RAC) defeat Manomay KANDPAL (FUJ) 6-1, 6-3. By Saturday evening, the Round of 16 had crystallized the quarterfinal field.

• Clinical wins: Arseniy SOLOVYEV (EMI) and Karim ABDULLA (IND) both posted 6-0, 6-0 victories in the Round of 16.
• Tie-break nerve: Ali AL ALI (ABU) edged Kareem ZEINELDIN (ONS) 7-5, 7-6(3) to book his last-eight spot.
• Resilience noted: In the opening round, Nazzario PENCY JOHN DIOSES (TRI) rallied past Alec LARROUILH (JTP) 2-6, 6-4, 10-7.
• Walkovers and byes: A handful of W.O. results and byes expedited sections of the early rounds, subtly reshaping the draw dynamics.

Confirmed Quarterfinalists

1. Adam WILD ALI (RAC) vs Adnan MROUEH (IND)
2. Abdulla JANAHI (UAE) vs Ali AL ALI (ABU)
3. Yezid BACCOUCHE (IND) vs Arseniy SOLOVYEV (EMI)
4. Karim ABDULLA (IND) vs Mohamed AL ALI (ABU)

Today — Sunday, May 10, 2026 — Order of Play

Please note: Match times and courts are subject to the Referee’s daily release. Pairings are confirmed; start times are TBD as of publication.

Quarterfinal Previews

Adam WILD ALI (RAC) vs Adnan MROUEH (IND)

WILD ALI advanced with authority through the top section and now faces MROUEH, who has struck a solid ball all week, including a crisp 6-2, 6-2 win in the Round of 16. First-strike accuracy and return depth will decide early momentum.

Abdulla JANAHI (UAE) vs Ali AL ALI (ABU)

JANAHI’s court coverage has been a consistent asset, but AL ALI’s Round-of-16 performance—sealed in a tight tie-break—suggests he thrives under pressure. Expect extended baseline exchanges and a premium on serve placement.

Yezid BACCOUCHE (IND) vs Arseniy SOLOVYEV (EMI)

BACCOUCHE’s measured aggression meets SOLOVYEV’s clean, high-percentage baseline patterns. Given SOLOVYEV’s 6-0, 6-0 form, BACCOUCHE will aim to disrupt rhythm with early court positioning and variety on second-serve returns.

Karim ABDULLA (IND) vs Mohamed AL ALI (ABU)

ABDULLA has been near-flawless in his last outing (6-0, 6-0), yet MOHAMED AL ALI carries a top-five ranking within this field and dispatched a dangerous opponent 6-1, 6-2. This is a stylistic clash: tempo control versus assertive baseline pressure.

What to Watch

1. Second-serve resilience: With hard-court pace in Fujairah, protecting second serves will be pivotal late in sets.
2. Physical management: Back-to-back match days favor players with efficient holds and quick point construction.
3. Road to MADO stakes: Each quarterfinal win meaningfully boosts standing in the series race.

Notes and Reminders

• Official ball is Wilson US Open; players should calibrate string tension accordingly for outdoor hard courts.
• Order of Play updates and court assignments will be posted on the tournament page and on-site notice boards.
• Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled match time for check-in.

UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter will continue to provide live updates throughout Quarterfinal Sunday and beyond. Stay tuned.