Road to MADO B/S07 – 365 Open Sports U14 Girls: Semifinal Tuesday in Dubai
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23/09/2025Road to MADO B/S07 – 365 Open Sports U14 Girls: Semifinal Tuesday in Dubai
The Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open makes a pivotal stop in Dubai as the U14 Girls draw reaches the semifinals on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Today’s matchups: Jaanya Bhandari vs Marleni Exner and Nour Ben Mlouka vs Avantika Tiwari.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road to MADO B/S07 – 365 Open Sports – U14 Girls
City: Dubai, UAE
Dates: September 19–28, 2025
Surface: Hard
Draw Sizes: Main Draw 16, Qualifying 8
Series: Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
The Dubai leg of the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open has delivered decisive wins, marathon tie-break drama, and a few walkovers as the U14 Girls field narrowed from sixteen to four. With quarterfinals complete, Tuesday turns the spotlight on two compelling semifinals featuring in-form contenders and proven closers.
Quarterfinal Recap
- Jaanya Bhandari def. Sophie Himmelreich, 6-4, 6-3 — composed closing in both sets after early exchanges.
- Marleni Exner def. Lana Mohsen, 6-3, 6-1 — baseline weight of shot and court control proved decisive.
- Nour Ben Mlouka def. Yashvii Bhatia, 6-4, 3-6, [15-13] — survived a thriller in a match tie-break, showing resilience under pressure.
- Avantika Tiwari def. Saira Bhupathi, 6-3, ret. — led by a set before her opponent retired.
Todays Order of Play Tuesday, September 23, 2025
All matches are scheduled on hard courts in Dubai. Court assignments and exact start times are to be confirmed on the tournaments official page.
| Round | Match | Players | Time | Court |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semifinal 1 | Bhandari vs Exner | Jaanya Bhandari (IND) vs Marleni Exner (TPS) | TBC | TBC |
| Semifinal 2 | Ben Mlouka vs Tiwari | Nour Ben Mlouka (Italy, THE) vs Avantika Tiwari (365) | TBC | TBC |
Note: Please check the live schedule for any updates on times and courts.
Semifinal Match Snapshots
- Bhandari vs Exner
Bhandari has not dropped a set this week, highlighted by a ruthless 6-0, 6-0 opening win and a tidy 6-4, 6-3 quarterfinal. Exner matches that efficiency with straight-sets wins of 6-2, 6-4 and 6-3, 6-1, leaning on compact strokes and early strike tennis. Expect fine margins on first-serve percentage and depth control to decide this one. - Ben Mlouka vs Tiwari
Ben Mlouka arrives tested after saving multiple match points in a gripping 15-13 match tie-break. Tiwari has been steady and clutch, taking out Riddhi Sengar in straights (7-6, 6-3) before moving through with a retirement at 6-3. The contrast is clear: Ben Mloukas shot-making flair against Tiwaris structure and discipline.
Path to the Semifinals
| Player | R16 | Quarterfinal |
|---|---|---|
| Jaanya Bhandari | def. Pakhi Shah, 6-0, 6-0 | def. Sophie Himmelreich, 6-4, 6-3 |
| Marleni Exner | def. Goonj Mathur, 6-2, 6-4 | def. Lana Mohsen, 6-3, 6-1 |
| Nour Ben Mlouka | w/o vs Chinemerem Uzokwe | def. Yashvii Bhatia, 6-4, 3-6, [15-13] |
| Avantika Tiwari | def. Riddhi Sengar, 7-6, 6-3 | def. Saira Bhupathi, 6-3, ret. |
Keys to Watch
- Serve +1 Patterns: Early initiative has paid off across the week. The player who finds forehand-first combinations will likely control the tempo.
- Conversion in Big Moments: Ben Mloukas clutch tie-break history versus Tiwaris consistent hold/break balance is a pivotal subplot.
- Physical Management: Turnaround from the QF grinder (15-13) could test recovery and shot tolerance late in sets.
How to Follow
Live schedule updates, draws, and results are available on the official tournament page: uaetennis.ae.
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter