Road To MADO A/S2 - Topspin Tennis Mens: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Analysis and Order of Play
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30/09/2025Road To MADO A/S2 - Topspin Tennis Mens: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Analysis and Order of Play
Midweek report from Dubai by the UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter: Round of 16 wrapped, two quarterfinals decided, and todays remaining quarterfinals set. Full context, key storylines, and the Tuesday Order of Play.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road To MADO A/S2 - Topspin Tennis Men's (Pro Circuit, Men)
City: Dubai | Surface: Hard | Dates: September 26 October 5, 2025
Main Draw: 16 | Qualifying Draw: 8 | Prize Money: Vouchers 5,000 AED
Series: Counts toward the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open pathway
As play enters the second half of the week in Dubai, the mens Pro Circuit field has sharpened to a compelling mix of favorites and form players. The hard courts have rewarded first-strike tennis, with clean serving and proactive baseline patterns separating the contenders.
Official tournament page live updates
Results Snapshot
Round of 16 Recap
| Round | Winner | Defeated | Score | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R16 | Suramya PANDEY | Bye | – | Advance (bye) |
| R16 | Ralph RACHED | Mohamed BOURAGA | 6-2, 7-5 | Completed |
| R16 | Julien MIZZON | Pierre GIRARD PECARRERE | 6-0, 6-3 | Completed |
| R16 | Rahil Rizvie | Falah AL AMERI | – | Walkover |
| R16 | Abdurrahman ZALLOUM | Abdullah QASEM | 7-5, 6-3 | Completed |
| R16 | Radu POP | Said BOU ABIDI | 6-2, 6-1 | Completed |
| R16 | Francisco maria PINTO SOARES BAPTISTA | Toon DAEMERS | 6-3, 6-1 | Completed |
| R16 | Ofel LASCUNA | Mohammed yaseen ZALLOUM | 6-7, 6-2, 10-5 | Match tiebreak |
Quarterfinals to Date
| Round | Winner | Opponent | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF | – | Suramya PANDEY vs Ralph RACHED | – | Pending |
| QF | – | Julien MIZZON vs Rahil Rizvie | – | Pending |
| QF | Radu POP | Abdurrahman ZALLOUM | 6-0, 6-2 | Completed |
| QF | Francisco maria PINTO SOARES BAPTISTA | Ofel LASCUNA | 6-1, 2-6, 10-6 | Completed |
With those results, one semifinal is set: Radu POP will face Francisco maria PINTO SOARES BAPTISTA. The top half semifinal awaits todays winners of PANDEYRACHED and MIZZONRizvie.
Form Lines and Tactical Notes
- Radu POP (EMI): Blistering tempo off the return and early ball contact have yielded a combined four games lost in his last two matches (R16: 6-2, 6-1; QF: 6-0, 6-2). He is dictating with first-strike forehands and serving efficiently to the backhand body.
- Francisco maria PINTO SOARES BAPTISTA: Backhand line changes proved decisive in a high-variance QF decided by a match tiebreak. His ability to absorb pace then flip court position will be pivotal versus POP.
- Suramya PANDEY (Rank 2): Advanced with a bye and carries the favorites tag in the top quarter. Expect heavy first serves and inside-out forehand patterns to press Ralph RACHEDs defense.
- Julien MIZZON (Rank 7): Looked sharp in a 6-0, 6-3 opener. How he handles Rahil Rizvies change-of-pace and first-ball aggression will shape the quarters outcome.
- Ralph RACHED: Earned a quality 6-2, 7-5 win in R16 and will need depth on the backhand and high first-serve percentages to disrupt PANDEY.
- Rahil Rizvie: Through via walkover in R16; quick starts and returns to the MIZZON forehand corner could be key to shortening rallies.
Todays Order of Play — Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Note: Court assignments and exact start times will be confirmed by the tournament desk. Please refer to the official page for live updates.
| # | Round | Match | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quarterfinal | Suramya PANDEY (IND) vs Ralph RACHED (IND) | Start time TBA |
| 2 | Quarterfinal | Julien MIZZON (IND) vs Rahil Rizvie (IND) | Start time TBA |
Semifinal scheduling: POP vs PINTO SOARES BAPTISTA will be placed once todays quarterfinals are completed. The top-half semifinal will feature the winners of PANDEYRACHED and MIZZONRizvie.
Keys to the Day
- Serve+1 execution: On Dubais hard courts, early forehand initiative has consistently decided baseline exchanges.
- Return depth: The players who have won the middle third have been those pushing returns back through the center lane to neutralize first strikes.
- Fitness and focus: Managing short bursts between points and keeping patterns simple late in sets have correlated with the tight-scoreline wins.
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For draws, live scoring, and any schedule changes, visit the official UAE Tennis Federation tournament page.