Semifinal Spotlight: JTP Tennis Academy BU12 - Abu Dhabi (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)
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24/02/2026Semifinal Spotlight: JTP Tennis Academy BU12 - Abu Dhabi (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)
With the Boys’ 12s field down to four, we analyze the form of Akachukwu Uzokwe, Agastya Singh, Diogo Lynce, and Daniel Matis, and present Tuesday’s order of play in Abu Dhabi.
Tournament Overview
Event: JTP Tennis Academy BU12 - Abu Dhabi
Dates: February 20 to March 1, 2026 | City: Abu Dhabi | Surface: Hard
Age Group: Boys 12 | Main Draw Size: 16 | Qualifying Draw Size: 8 | Entry Fee: 125
The draw has accelerated into the business end with four semifinalists emerging after a round of 16 marked by three walkovers and a quarterfinal round that included one more withdrawal. Despite the disruptions, quality tennis has prevailed. Notably, both JTP Academy talents, Diogo Lynce and Daniel Matis, have advanced, setting up an all-academy semifinal, while Akachukwu Uzokwe and Agastya Singh contest the top half.
| Stage Reached | Players | Clubs |
|---|---|---|
| Semifinals | Akachukwu Uzokwe, Agastya Singh, Diogo Lynce, Daniel Matis | C.F, IND, JTP (x2) |
Road to the Semifinals
| Player | Club | R16 | Quarterfinal | Sets Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akachukwu Uzokwe (Rank 4) | C.F | W/O vs Daniil Chemodanov | def. Stefan Minic 6-0, 6-2 | 0 |
| Agastya Singh (Rank 42) | IND | def. Kyriakos Zervas 6-3, 6-0 | def. Atharv Singh 6-4, 7-5 | 0 |
| Diogo Lynce (Rank 30) | JTP | def. Yousef Lahyani 6-1, 6-0 | W/O vs Jack Earley | 0 |
| Daniel Matis (Rank 43) | JTP | def. Boris Radovic 6-0, 6-0 | def. Tiago Lynce 6-1, 7-6 | 0 |
Note: Ranks reflect the event’s participant ranking list. All four semifinalists have yet to drop a set.
Today’s Order of Play — Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Official court assignments and start times are pending at press time. The semifinals are slated as follows; please check the live tournament page for final court and time confirmations.
| Time | Court | Round | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | TBD | Semifinal | Akachukwu Uzokwe (C.F) vs Agastya Singh (IND) |
| TBD | TBD | Semifinal | Diogo Lynce (JTP) vs Daniel Matis (JTP) |
For live updates and the confirmed Order of Play, visit: Official Tournament Page.
Key Storylines to Watch
- Top-half clash of form: Uzokwe has conceded just two games in a played match this week, while Agastya Singh’s quarterfinal grit (6-4, 7-5) suggests he is battle-ready.
- JTP derby: Lynce vs Matis pits teammates who have dominated from the baseline so far. Matis posted a statement win over Tiago Lynce in a tight two-setter, while Diogo has been nearly flawless.
- Managing the rhythm: With four walkovers across the first two rounds, match rhythm may be a factor—particularly for players advancing without a quarterfinal hit-out.
- Ranking watch: By entry ranking, Uzokwe (4) is the highest-ranked semifinalist, followed by Lynce (30), Singh (42), and Matis (43). Margins are fine at BU12, and recent scorelines confirm parity.
By the Numbers
- Walkovers: 4 total (3 in R16, 1 in QF).
- Fewest games lost in played matches: Diogo Lynce (1), Daniel Matis (7), Akachukwu Uzokwe (2), Agastya Singh (9).
- Tiebreaks played: At least one—Matis closed his QF 7-6 in set two; Jack Earley edged a first-set tiebreak in R16 before withdrawing pre-QF.
What It Means for the Closing Weekend
The winners of today’s semifinals will book their places in the BU12 final, set for the tournament’s closing stretch in Abu Dhabi. With all four semifinalists yet to drop a set, expect razor-thin margins and decisive first-strike tennis on the hard courts.
How to Follow
Match times, court assignments, and live results are posted on the UAE Tennis Federation portal: uaetennis.ae.
Notes
All details are accurate as of Tuesday morning, February 24, 2026. Order of Play remains subject to change by the referee and host venue.