Semifinal Spotlight: JTP Tennis Academy BU14 Abu Dhabi — Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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02/06/2026Semifinal Spotlight: JTP Tennis Academy BU14 Abu Dhabi — Tuesday, June 2, 2026
As the JTP Tennis Academy Boys Under 14 event in Abu Dhabi enters its decisive stretch, both Ashour brothers headline today’s semifinals on the hard courts. Here is the tournament overview and the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 order of play.
Tournament Overview
Event: JTP Tennis Academy - BU14 - Abu Dhabi
Dates: May 29 to June 7, 2026
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Surface: Hard
Age Group: Boys 14 (Singles)
Main Draw Size: 16
Qualifying Draw Size: 8
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Host City | Abu Dhabi |
| Surface | Hard (outdoor) |
| Entry Fee | AED 125 |
| Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open | No |
| Elite Circuit | No |
| Official Page | uaetennis.ae |
Story So Far
The main draw has produced a compelling semifinal line-up led by top-ranked Haris Ashour (SUP), with his brother Yousef (SUP) also advancing. Yezid Baccouche (IND) has shown resilience with a deciding match tiebreak in the opening round and straight-sets control in the quarterfinals. JTP representative Alec Larrouilh edged past No. 3-ranked Airu Nagata in a tight quarterfinal featuring a first-set tiebreak.
Round of 16 Highlights
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Haris Ashour (SUP) vs BYE | Haris Ashour advanced |
| Muhammad Aahil Adnan (JTP) def. Takeru Kamiki (PBI) | 6-2, 6-4 |
| Yezid Baccouche (IND) def. Omar Yousry (IND) | 6-2, 4-6, [10-6] |
| Gabriel Michel (JTP) def. Nico Manuel (TPS) | W.O. |
| Reyansh Mishra (IND) def. Karim Abdulla (IND) | W.O. |
| Yousef Ashour (SUP) vs BYE | Yousef Ashour advanced |
| Alec Larrouilh (JTP) def. Valentin Lucas (IND) | 6-0, 6-3 |
| Airu Nagata (JTP) vs BYE | Airu Nagata advanced |
Quarterfinal Results
| Match | Score |
|---|---|
| Haris Ashour (SUP) def. Muhammad Aahil Adnan (JTP) | 6-0, 6-0 |
| Yezid Baccouche (IND) def. Gabriel Michel (JTP) | 6-2, 6-1 |
| Yousef Ashour (SUP) def. Reyansh Mishra (IND) | 7-5, 7-5 |
| Alec Larrouilh (JTP) def. Airu Nagata (JTP) | 7-6(4), 7-5 |
Form Guide and Talking Points
- Top seed’s authority: Haris Ashour has not dropped a game since entering the main draw, underlining his front-runner status.
- Baccouche’s balance: After a gritty opening-round match tiebreak, Yezid settled into a high-percentage groove in the quarters.
- Sibling surge: The Ashour brothers are on opposite sides of the draw, keeping an all-Ashour final in play.
- Home-base impact: JTP players have been prominent; Larrouilh carried the academy flag into the last four with superior tiebreak poise.
Order of Play — Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Note: Courts and exact start times are to be confirmed by the referee. Please check the official page for live updates: Tournament Schedule.
| Court | Round | Match | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBC | Semifinal | Haris Ashour (SUP) vs Yezid Baccouche (IND) | TBC |
| TBC | Semifinal | Yousef Ashour (SUP) vs Alec Larrouilh (JTP) | TBC |
What to Watch Today
- First-strike tennis: On the quick hard courts, early dominance on serve plus aggressive forehands could tilt both semifinals.
- Second-serve pressure: Expect returns to target body and backhand corners; the player who protects the second ball better should prevail.
- Closing the set: Larrouilh’s tiebreak success yesterday may matter if sets get tight again against Yousef Ashour.
Remaining Path
| Semifinal 1 | Semifinal 2 | Final |
|---|---|---|
| Haris Ashour (SUP) vs Yezid Baccouche (IND) | Yousef Ashour (SUP) vs Alec Larrouilh (JTP) | Winners meet for the title |
How to Follow
For court assignments, start times, and any weather-related adjustments, visit the official page: uaetennis.ae/tournament.
Disclaimer
All information reflects results posted through the quarterfinals as of Tuesday morning. Order of play is subject to change by the tournament referee.