JTP Tennis Academy GU12 Abu Dhabi — Day 1 Preview and Order of Play (Friday, November 13, 2026)
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13/11/2026JTP Tennis Academy GU12 Abu Dhabi — Day 1 Preview and Order of Play (Friday, November 13, 2026)
The Girls’ U12 main draw opens today in Abu Dhabi with four Round of 16 matches on hard courts. Notable names include Bailey Barnett, Shanaya Gandhi, Paige Cohen, and Jody Naim (all through via byes), while key R16 ties feature Emilie Hardenberg vs Devashree Menon, Olivia Lauren Chandran vs Sofia Chemodanova, Sofia Laird vs Rita Fadil, and Vartika Mandhyan vs Ada Gil.
Tournament Overview
Event: JTP Tennis Academy - GU12 - Abu Dhabi
City: Abu Dhabi
Dates: Friday, November 13, 2026 to Sunday, November 22, 2026
Category: Girls’ U12 (Singles)
Surface: Hard
Main Draw Size: 16 | Qualifying Draw Size: 8
Entry Fee: AED 125
Tournament Page: View on UAE Tennis Federation
Main-Draw Landscape and Early Talking Points
The Girls’ U12 main draw opens with a balanced mix of ranked contenders and emerging academy talents. Four competitors have received byes in the Round of 16, which tightens today’s program to four live matches while setting up potential high-quality quarterfinals over the weekend.
Players to Watch
- Bailey BARNETT (ATH, Rank 16): Through via R16 bye; a front-runner whose aggressive baseline play should translate well on hard courts.
- Shanaya GANDHI (TOP, Rank 17): Receives an R16 bye and is positioned for a strong quarterfinal push.
- Jody NAIM (IND, Rank 17): Another R16 bye recipient; consistent depth and point construction are her calling cards.
- Paige COHEN (JTP, Rank 19): Advances directly to the quarters; a composed all-court mover who thrives in long exchanges.
Round of 16 Matches Set for Today
With four byes clearing half the bracket, today’s winners will immediately slot into quarterfinal matchups against rested opponents. That dynamic places a premium on efficient early-round management and quick adaptations to the court pace.
Order of Play — Friday, November 13, 2026
Note: Court allocations and exact start times are to be announced by the referee on site. The sequence below reflects the planned Round of 16 ties scheduled for today.
| Match No. | Round | Player A (Club) | Player B (Club) | Court | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R16 | Emilie HARDENBERG (IND) | Devashree MENON (C.F) | TBA | TBA |
| 2 | R16 | Olivia lauren CHANDRAN (IND) | Sofia CHEMODANOVA (IND) | TBA | TBA |
| 3 | R16 | Sofia LAIRD (IND) | Rita FADIL (ZAY) | TBA | TBA |
| 4 | R16 | Vartika MANDHYAN (IND) | Ada GIL (JTP) | TBA | TBA |
Byes and Automatic Advancements (Not Playing Today)
- Shanaya GANDHI (TOP) — advances to QF via bye
- Bailey BARNETT (ATH) — advances to QF via bye
- Paige COHEN (JTP) — advances to QF via bye
- Jody NAIM (IND) — advances to QF via bye
Bracket Shape and Potential Quarterfinal Paths
- Winners from today’s four matches complete the quarterfinal lineup opposite the four bye recipients.
- Physical management will be pivotal: today’s victors may face fresh opposition in their very next round.
- Clubs with multiple entrants (IND, JTP) could see intra-club showdowns if results break to seeding form.
Entrant Snapshot
Ranked entrants in the field include: Bailey BARNETT (16), Shanaya GANDHI (17), Jody NAIM (17), Paige COHEN (19), Sofia CHEMODANOVA (20), Sofia LAIRD (27), Emilie HARDENBERG (38), Olivia lauren CHANDRAN (42), Vartika MANDHYAN (62), Devashree MENON (75). Several unranked players enter with strong academy form and pose upset potential.
Notes
Qualifying draw listed at 8; scheduling updates and any late changes will be posted on the official tournament page. All information herein reflects entries and draw status as published on Friday, November 13, 2026.