Road to MADO B/S06 – TUSA Tennis GU12 Championships: Day 2 Analysis and Saturday Order of Play
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06/09/2025Road to MADO B/S06 – TUSA Tennis GU12 Championships: Day 2 Analysis and Saturday Order of Play
Comprehensive Day 2 analysis from Dubai for the Girls’ U12 main draw at the Road to MADO B/S06 – TUSA Tennis GU12 Championships, plus the full Saturday, September 6, 2025 Order of Play.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road to MADO B/S06 – TUSA Tennis GU12 Championships
Location: Dubai, UAE
Dates: September 5–14, 2025
Surface: Hard
Category: Girls U12 (Main Draw: 16; Qualifying: 32)
Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: Yes — this event feeds the UAE pathway.
Follow official updates on the tournament page: uaetennis.ae.
Day 2 Highlights — Saturday, September 6, 2025
The round of 16 wrapped up in Dubai with the top contenders advancing cleanly, setting an intriguing quarterfinal bracket. The No. 1 seed, Elizaveta Korobova, and No. 2 seed, Uchechukwu Uzokwe, both progressed, while several ties featured decisive straight-sets wins and one tight match tie-break.
- Statement wins: Elif Sacli and Reet Khanna each dropped just two games combined in straight-sets victories.
- Match tie-break thriller: Emilia Balkanyi edged Maya Kanbargimath in a deciding MTB.
- Walkover note: Amna Amin advanced after a scheduled morning match registered as a walkover.
Round of 16 — Results Summary
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Elizaveta KOROBOVA vs BYE | KOROBOVA advances |
| Sofiia POZHYDAIEVA vs Amna AMIN | AMIN advances (W.O.) |
| Melissa TATLIEVA vs Anisa TATLIEVA | M. TATLIEVA def. A. TATLIEVA 6-4, 7-5 |
| Maya KANBARGIMATH vs Emilia BALKANYI | BALKANYI def. KANBARGIMATH 4-6, 6-4, 10-8 |
| Reet KHANNA vs Khadijah MULLA | KHANNA def. MULLA 6-2, 6-0 |
| Annabel ALNASSER vs Miraaya THIMAYA | THIMAYA def. ALNASSER 6-2, 6-1 |
| Elif SACLI vs Farah ABDELRAZEK | SACLI def. ABDELRAZEK 6-1, 6-0 |
| BYE vs Uchechukwu UZOKWE | UZOKWE advances |
Today’s Order of Play — Saturday, September 6, 2025
All times local (GST, UTC+4). Schedule subject to change. Girls’ U12 matches listed below.
| Time | Court | Round | Match | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:15 | Court 3 | Girls Main Draw R16 | Sofiia POZHYDAIEVA vs Amna AMIN | Walkover to AMIN |
| 18:00 | Court 1 | Girls Main Draw R16 | Melissa TATLIEVA vs Anisa TATLIEVA | Completed 6-4, 7-5 |
| 18:00 | Court 2 | Girls Main Draw R16 | Maya KANBARGIMATH vs Emilia BALKANYI | Completed 4-6, 6-4, 10-8 |
| 18:00 | Court 3 | Girls Main Draw R16 | Reet KHANNA vs Khadijah MULLA | Completed 6-2, 6-0 |
| 19:15 | Court 1 | Girls Main Draw R16 | Elif SACLI vs Farah ABDELRAZEK | Completed 6-1, 6-0 |
| 19:15 | Court 2 | Girls Main Draw R16 | Annabel ALNASSER vs Miraaya THIMAYA | Completed 2-6, 1-6 |
Quarterfinal Outlook
With the round of 16 complete, the last eight are set:
- Elizaveta KOROBOVA vs Amna AMIN
- Melissa TATLIEVA vs Emilia BALKANYI
- Reet KHANNA vs Miraaya THIMAYA
- Elif SACLI vs Uchechukwu UZOKWE
What to watch:
- Top seeds in control: Korobova (1) and Uzokwe (2) both advance as expected.
- Form players: Sacli’s efficiency and Khanna’s clean scoreline suggest strong early-week form.
- Fine margins: Balkanyis MTB win signals resilience for the business end of the draw.
Stats Snapshot
- Main Draw size: 16
- Completed R16 matches today: 6 (plus 1 walkover; 2 byes overall)
- Surface: Hard; evening sessions favored baseline consistency and first-strike tennis under lights.
How to Follow
Live updates, draws, and scheduling are available on the official page: UAE Tennis Federation Tournament Hub. Stay tuned for quarterfinal court assignments and start times.