U16 Cranleigh Tournament, Abu Dhabi — Day 3 Report and Sunday, February 22, 2026 Order of Play
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22/02/2026U16 Cranleigh Tournament, Abu Dhabi — Day 3 Report and Sunday, February 22, 2026 Order of Play
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter provides a concise tournament overview, semifinal recap, and today’s order of play information for the Girls’ U16 Cranleigh tournament in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Tournament Overview
The U16 Cranleigh tournament (Girls’ U16) is underway in Abu Dhabi, running from February 20 to March 1, 2026. Matches are being played on hard courts with the Prince official ball.
- City: Abu Dhabi
- Dates: February 20 – March 1, 2026
- Surface: Hard
- Age Group: Girls’ 16
- Main Draw Size: 4 | Qualifying Draw Size: 8
- Entry Fee: 185
- Official Page: Tournament link
Today marks Day 3 of the event — Sunday, February 22, 2026 — with the main draw already producing a compelling final lineup.
Main Draw Snapshot — Results to Date
The semifinals concluded with one dominant straight-sets win and one walkover, setting up a high-contrast championship match.
| Round | Player 1 (Club) | Player 2 (Club) | Score / Decision | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semifinal | Chinemerem UZOKWE (C.F) | Avantika TIWARI (365) | Walkover (W.O.) | UZOKWE |
| Semifinal | Serena AOUN (JTP) | Veronika VITRIK (PRO) | 6–1, 6–0 | VITRIK |
Final set: Chinemerem UZOKWE vs Veronika VITRIK (result pending).
Final Preview: UZOKWE vs VITRIK
With entry rankings adjacent (VITRIK 7 and UZOKWE 8 on the entry list), the final projects as a close contest. UZOKWE reaches the title match fresh after a walkover, while VITRIK rides the momentum of a commanding semifinal victory.
- Match rhythm vs freshness: VITRIK has live-match tempo after a straight-sets win; UZOKWE conserves energy after advancing by W.O.
- First-strike tennis on hard courts: Depth off the return and a steady first-serve percentage should be decisive.
- Scoreboard pressure: Managing early breaks and short deuce games could tilt the balance.
Today’s Order of Play — Sunday, February 22, 2026
As of publication, the official Order of Play for today has not yet been released by the referee. Please check the official page for real-time updates.
| Court | Not Before | Match |
|---|---|---|
| TBC | TBC | To be confirmed |
View today’s updates and any late schedule changes.
Quick Notes for Players and Fans
- Schedule remains subject to on-site adjustments; always verify with the official page and on-court postings.
- Matches are played on hard courts with the Prince official ball.
- The posted entry fee for this event is 185.
The UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter will continue to provide concise updates as the tournament progresses toward the trophy ceremony in Abu Dhabi.