Quarterfinal Friday at the 3rd Fujairah Tennis Championships GU14 – Road To MADO
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13/11/2026Quarterfinal Friday at the 3rd Fujairah Tennis Championships GU14 – Road To MADO
As the Road To MADO A/S4 – 3rd Fujairah Tennis Championships GU14 enters Quarterfinal Friday on November 13, 2026, eight contenders remain on the hard courts in Fujairah. Here is the tournament overview, key storylines, and today’s order of play.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road To MADO A/S4 – 3rd Fujairah Tennis Championships GU14
Dates: November 6–15, 2026
City: Fujairah, UAE
Surface: Hard
Main Draw Size: 32
Qualifying Draw Size: 8
Official Ball: Wilson Championship
Entry Fee: 150
Prize Money: Vouches
Series: Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
This junior girls’ U14 stop on the UAE Tennis Federation calendar has delivered quality baseline exchanges and quick-court first‑strike tennis. With the field whittled to eight, Quarterfinal Friday is set to define our semifinal bill heading into the weekend.
Week So Far: Form Lines and Momentum
- Emilia Balkanyi (PBI) eased into the last eight after a Round of 32 bye and a composed 6–4, 6–3 win over Naya Aziz Abbawi (ONS).
- Saira Bhupathi has been sharp under pressure, rallying from a tight first-set tiebreak in R16 to beat Mia Radenovic (TOP) 7–6, 6–1, following a straight-sets win over Kira Smirnova in R32.
- Jaanya Bhandari (IND), one of the highest-ranked entrants, survived a match tiebreak 10–8 over Farah Douadi (IND) to reach QF.
- Yasmine Iraqi (IND) delivered the statement scoreline of R16, blanking Aksinia Shaburkina (IND) 6–0, 6–0.
- Alexia Marquez (IND) has not dropped a set, defeating Hibah Ahmed Ali (IND) 6–3, 6–3 after an R32 bye.
- Mila Seitkemeleva (RAC) showed grit, overturning a set deficit to oust Adel Faller (IND) 3–6, 6–3, 10–4.
- Haya Douadi (IND) posted back‑to‑back clutch finishes (10–7 MTB in R32; 7–5 second set in R16) to advance.
- Elif Sacli (C.F), the highest-ranked player left, has cruised through with a 6–2, 6–1 R16 win after a first‑round bye.
Quarterfinal Line-up: What to Watch
- Emilia Balkanyi (PBI) vs Saira Bhupathi — Balkanyi’s controlled aggression meets Bhupathi’s improving serve-plus-one patterns. First‑strike efficiency could decide this.
- Jaanya Bhandari (IND) vs Yasmine Iraqi (IND) — Bhandari’s experience and patterns against Iraqi’s clean hitting and confidence after a 6–0, 6–0. Mid‑court exchanges loom large.
- Alexia Marquez (IND) vs Mila Seitkemeleva (RAC) — Marquez’s consistency contrasts with Seitkemeleva’s counterpunching and recent comeback resilience.
- Haya Douadi (IND) vs Elif Sacli (C.F) — Douadi has handled pressure well; Sacli has been clinical. Return depth and second‑serve points will be key swing metrics.
Today’s Order of Play — Friday, November 13, 2026
Note: Quarterfinals to be played today. Court assignments and exact start times are subject to on‑site scheduling and may be updated.
| Match No. | Round | Court | Players |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quarterfinal | TBC | Emilia Balkanyi (PBI) vs Saira Bhupathi |
| 2 | Quarterfinal | TBC | Jaanya Bhandari (IND) vs Yasmine Iraqi (IND) |
| 3 | Quarterfinal | TBC | Alexia Marquez (IND) vs Mila Seitkemeleva (RAC) |
| 4 | Quarterfinal | TBC | Haya Douadi (IND) vs Elif Sacli (C.F) |
- Matches are best of three sets; a match tiebreak to 10 is played in lieu of a full third set.
- Warm‑up: 5 minutes; players must be ready when called. Kindly check the on‑site board for any changes.
- Official ball: Wilson Championship.
Statistical Snapshot of Quarterfinalists
| Player | Rank | Club | Path to QF | Sets Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emilia Balkanyi | 17 | PBI | R32 BYE; d. Naya Aziz Abbawi 6–4, 6–3 | 0 |
| Saira Bhupathi | 40 | — | d. Kira Smirnova 6–2, 6–3; d. Mia Radenovic 7–6, 6–1 | 0 |
| Jaanya Bhandari | 4 | IND | R32 BYE; d. Farah Douadi 6–2, 4–6, 10–8 | 1 |
| Yasmine Iraqi | 19 | IND | R32 BYE; d. Aksinia Shaburkina 6–0, 6–0 | 0 |
| Alexia Marquez | 20 | IND | R32 BYE; d. Hibah Ahmed Ali 6–3, 6–3 | 0 |
| Mila Seitkemeleva | 67 | RAC | d. Cleopatra Carnes 6–2, 7–5; d. Adel Faller 3–6, 6–3, 10–4 | 1 |
| Haya Douadi | 59 | IND | d. Jaslene Elayyan 6–1, 4–6, 10–7; d. Diana Foltova 6–2, 7–5 | 1 |
| Elif Sacli | 3 | C.F | R32 BYE; d. Wania Thassim 6–2, 6–1 | 0 |
Follow Live Updates
For live scheduling updates, draws, and official communications, visit the tournament page: UAE Tennis Federation – 3rd Fujairah Tennis Championships GU14.