Alexander Ostrovsky Academy U12 Boys – Quarterfinal Saturday Preview and Order of Play (Dubai, 20 December 2025)
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20/12/2025Alexander Ostrovsky Academy U12 Boys – Quarterfinal Saturday Preview and Order of Play (Dubai, 20 December 2025)
As the Alexander Ostrovsky Academy U12 Boys event in Dubai enters Quarterfinal Saturday, the UAE Tennis Federation highlights standout runs, key matchups, and today’s complete order of play for Saturday, 20 December 2025.
Tournament Overview
Event: Alexander Ostrovsky Academy U12 (Boys 12) in Dubai | Surface: Hard | Main Draw: 32 | Dates: 12–21 December 2025.
With the Round of 32 and Round of 16 complete, Quarterfinal Saturday sets the stage for four compelling matchups. The draw has featured commanding straight‑set wins, a deciding match tiebreak, several walkovers, and one retirement—typical turbulence in a busy junior week. Semifinal placeholders are already slotted for later today after suitable rest.
Follow live updates and official postings on the tournament page: UAE Tennis Federation – Alexander Ostrovsky Academy U12.
The Week So Far
- Akachukwu UZOKWE (C.F, rank 4) has not dropped a set, winning 6-0, 6-3 in R32 and 6-2, 6-3 in R16.
- Langdi CAO (TRI, rank 10) delivered a double bagel in R16 after advancing via walkover in R32—sharp form and fresh legs.
- Brian PANG (365, rank 57) posted solid, composed wins: 6-0, 6-4 and 6-1, 7-5.
- Dmitrii KUDASHKIN (TRI, rank 33) has been steady: a walkover in R32, then a clear 6-2, 6-2 in R16.
- Gleb GALENKA (RAC, rank 36) survived a deciding match tiebreak 0-6, 7-5, 10-8 before progressing via retirement in R16—battle-tested.
- George KOZOVOY (IND, rank 37) reached the last eight via two walkovers—rested, but short on match rhythm.
- Jude AUDI (TRI, rank 9) moved through a walkover and then a controlled 6-0, 6-4 in R16.
Quarterfinal Line-Up
| Quarterfinal | Player 1 | Player 2 | Path to QF |
|---|---|---|---|
| QF1 | Akachukwu UZOKWE (C.F, rank 4) | Vigo RULJANOVIC (TRI, rank 95) | UZOKWE def. M. Sidorov 6-0, 6-3 (R32); def. A. Chandnani 6-2, 6-3 (R16). RULJANOVIC def. V. Shetty (W.O., R32); def. J. Earley 7-5, 6-3 (R16). |
| QF2 | Langdi CAO (TRI, rank 10) | Brian PANG (365, rank 57) | CAO def. P. Vigilante (W.O., R32); def. O. Ahmed 6-0, 6-0 (R16). PANG def. S. Sonderby 6-0, 6-4 (R32); def. B. Menezes 6-1, 7-5 (R16). |
| QF3 | Dmitrii KUDASHKIN (TRI, rank 33) | Gleb GALENKA (RAC, rank 36) | KUDASHKIN def. Y. Houchaime (W.O., R32); def. H. Ota 6-2, 6-2 (R16). GALENKA def. R. Fassi-Fihri 0-6, 7-5, 10-8 (R32); def. S. Sinha (Ret., R16). |
| QF4 | George KOZOVOY (IND, rank 37) | Jude AUDI (TRI, rank 9) | KOZOVOY advanced via two walkovers (R32, R16). AUDI def. C. Celik (W.O., R32); def. U. Shahid 6-0, 6-4 (R16). |
Match Dynamics to Watch
- Firepower vs. Resolve: CAO’s clean sets meet PANG’s balanced baseline tempo.
- Form vs. Freshness: AUDI’s match sharpness contrasts KOZOVOY’s rested but untested path.
- Momentum: UZOKWE’s straight-set momentum up against RULJANOVIC’s gritty R16 win.
- Composure in Tight Moments: GALENKA has already passed a match-tiebreak test; KUDASHKIN’s straight-set efficiency could decide rallies early.
Stat Snapshot
- Sets lost so far: UZOKWE 0; CAO 0; PANG 0; KUDASHKIN 0; GALENKA 1 (plus one retirement win); AUDI 0.
- Deciding match tiebreaks: GALENKA has 1 win (10-8).
Scheduling Note
Entries listed with 00:00:00 indicate timing to be announced by the referee. Semifinals are scheduled after rest, not before 14:30.
Today’s Order of Play — Saturday, 20 December 2025
| Court | Heading | Time | Match | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | TBA | George KOZOVOY vs Jude AUDI | Boys U12 Quarterfinal | |
| London | TBA | Semifinal: TBD vs TBD | Boys U12 | |
| London | TBA | Evelina NURLAEVA vs Emilia BALKANYI | Other junior match on site | |
| Melbourne | Start at | 08:00 | Uchechukwu UZOKWE vs Perla HASSAN | Other junior match on site |
| Melbourne | Not Before | 09:15 | Akachukwu UZOKWE vs Vigo RULJANOVIC | Boys U12 Quarterfinal |
| Melbourne | After Rest, Not Before | 14:30 | Semifinal: TBD vs TBD | Boys U12 |
| New York | TBA | TBD vs TBD | To be announced | |
| New York | TBA | Yasmina EL EIT vs Adel FALLER | Other junior match on site | |
| New York | TBA | Langdi CAO vs Brian PANG | Boys U12 Quarterfinal | |
| Paris | TBA | Dmitrii KUDASHKIN vs Gleb GALENKA | Boys U12 Quarterfinal | |
| Paris | TBA | Moksha TIYYAGURA vs Mia RADJENOVIC | Other junior match on site | |
| Paris | After Rest, Not Before | 14:30 | Semifinal: TBD vs TBD | Boys U12 |
Projected Timeline
Quarterfinals occupy the morning and mid‑day slots, with Semifinals set after mandatory rest, not before 14:30. Please check on‑site boards or the official page for any weather or operational adjustments.
How to Follow
Live updates, draws, and official communications: UAE Tennis Federation – Official Tournament Page.