Road To MADO A/S4 – 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup BU12: Thursday Analysis and Order of Play

Tournament Overview

Event: Road To MADO A/S4 – 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup – BU12
City: Dubai
Dates: November 21–30, 2025
Draw Size: 64 (Singles)
Surface: Hard
Official Ball: Wilson US Open
Age Group: Boys 12
Entry Fee: 150
Prize Money: Vouchers
Series: Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

With a deep 64-player field and a fast hard-court setup, Dubai’s conditions are rewarding early aggression, first-strike tennis, and disciplined serve-plus-one patterns. The event continues to funnel standout juniors toward the Road to Mubadala pathway, adding stakes to every round.

Full draws, results, and updates: Tournament page.

Week So Far: Form Guide and Storylines

• Viaan Shetty has set the pace: 6-0, 6-0 in R64 and a commanding 6-1, 6-0 in R32 to reach the Round of 16.
• Brian Pang opened with a solid 6-3, 6-1, while Alec Larrouilh impressed 6-0, 6-4 in his R64.
• Ali Al Ali was clinical in R64, advancing 6-0, 6-2.
• Xiaodong Huang showed resilience, edging a deciding match tiebreak 10-4 after splitting sets 6-1, 2-6.
• Clean-score shutouts dotted the board: Jack Earley 6-0, 6-0; Madhav Bansal 6-0, 6-0; Daksh Patel 6-0, 6-0; Viaan Shetty 6-0, 6-0.
• Langdi Cao and Anthony Andreu both advanced with authority, setting up a high-quality R32 clash.
• Mark Krasnov (6-1, 6-0), Anay Hiremath (6-3, 6-2), and Paul Dorie (6-4, 6-3) moved efficiently, underscoring the depth of the field.

There have been a notable number of walkovers, which have accelerated progression in a few sections of the draw. Even so, the central lanes remain stacked, and several marquee R32 matchups will shape the quarterfinal picture.

Today: Thursday, November 27, 2025 – Order of Play

Round of 32 Focus (Times and Courts TBC)

As of press time, the tournament desk has not released court allocations or start times. The following fixtures are slated for completion today, subject to official confirmation.

Already Advanced

• Viaan Shetty has reached the Round of 16.
• Dmitrii Kudashkin progressed from the R32 section via walkover.
• Byes moved Adam Boban, Jack Earley, and Yash Pratap through their R32 slots.

Matches to Watch

1. Yezid Baccouche vs Brian Pang – High-tempo baseline exchanges expected; first-strike depth could decide it.
2. Alec Larrouilh vs Xiaodong Huang – Larrouilh’s shot tolerance meets Huang’s clutch tiebreak pedigree.
3. Anthony Andreu vs Langdi Cao – Two in-form winners; serve patterns and return depth are key.
4. Mark Krasnov vs Anay Hiremath – Krasnov’s weight of shot against Hiremath’s transition instincts.
5. Ali Al Ali vs George Kozovoy – Al Ali’s compact aggression tested by Kozovoy’s counter-punching.

What to Expect Next

With the R32 slated to conclude today, the Round of 16 will rapidly take shape. Expect tighter scorelines as pace-adaptation and point construction take precedence on Dubai’s responsive hard courts. The quarterfinal bracket should begin to crystallize within the next session block, pending scheduling flow.

Conditions and Performance Notes

• The hard surface and Wilson US Open ball are rewarding clean contact and early court positioning.
• Players converting short balls and protecting second serve have outperformed across the first rounds.
• Manage the heat: between-point routines and hydration have been decisive in longer rallies.

Player Services and Reminders

• Please verify your match times at the tournament desk; updates may occur throughout the day.
• Warm-up strictly limited; arrive early to avoid delays.
• Code of conduct applies; parents and coaches must observe designated zones.

For live updates, consult the official UAE Tennis Federation tournament page. The UAE TF media team will publish court assignments once confirmed.