Road to MADO A/S4 – 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup GU12: Thursday Analysis and Schedule Update
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27/11/2025Road to MADO A/S4 – 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup GU12: Thursday Analysis and Schedule Update
Dubai’s Girls U12 main draw is heating up at the 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup (Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open). Here is your Thursday, November 27, 2025 analysis, key results to date, players to watch, and the latest on today’s Order of Play.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road To MADO A/S4 – 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup – Girls U12
City: Dubai
Dates: November 21–30, 2025
Surface: Hard
Main Draw Size: 64
Prize Pool: 800 vouchers
Series: Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
With a 64-player main draw on hard courts, Dubai’s showcase for emerging Girls U12 talent is moving into the business end of the week. Early rounds featured a mix of tight scorelines, clean wins, and several walkovers that reshaped sections of the bracket. As the tournament aligns with the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open pathway, every round carries ranking implications and experience that matters for these rising competitors.
Draw Status and Momentum
- Round of 64: Substantial progress recorded, including decisive straight-set wins and a few walkovers. Key names advanced cleanly, keeping top sections on seeding course.
- Round of 32: The bracket is set, featuring standout matchups that pit top-ranked entrants against in-form winners from R64.
Confirmed R64 Results (selected)
| Round | Winner | Opponent | Score / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| R64 | Sofiia Kachurina (C.F) | Jenna Ghaibeh (C.F) | 7-5, 6-4 |
| R64 | Antonina Tronina (PBI) | Lina Bouraeda (IND) | 6-0, 6-1 |
| R64 | Ishika Kaul (IND) | Aniella Ponnampalampillai (RAC) | Walkover |
| R64 | Darin Masri (IND) | Jaslene Elayyan (PBI) | Walkover |
| R64 | Aarna Patil (CAP) | Alin Masri (IND) | Walkover |
Note: Several entrants received byes into R64 or progressed due to byes/retirements; full bracket details remain available on the official page.
Players to Watch
- Uchechukwu Uzokwe (C.F) – Rank 2: Top contender with power and consistency to control points on hard courts.
- Miraaya Thimaya (IQT) – Rank 4: Athletic mover with compact swings; poised for deep-week consistency.
- Melissa Tatlieva (IND) – Rank 5: Early-round rhythm suggests reliable baseline patterns under pressure.
- Emilia Balkanyi (PBI) – Rank 7: Clean technique and point construction; a strong barometer in her section.
- Antonina Tronina (PBI) – Rank 8: Statement win in R64; ball-striking looks sharp.
- Sofiia Kachurina (C.F): Earned a gritty two-set win; form trending upward at the right time.
Tactical Themes on Dubai Hard Courts
- First-strike tennis: Early court position and depth are deciding quick points, especially on return.
- Serve patterns: Wide serves in deuce court are opening forehand +1 space effectively.
- Movement efficiency: Players who recover to the middle quickly after wide exchanges are sustaining rallies better in afternoon heat.
Todays Order of Play Thursday, November 27, 2025
As of publication, the official Order of Play for Thursday has not yet been posted in the federation system. The tournament desk typically confirms court assignments on the morning of play. Please check back for live updates.
| Court | Time | Match | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court 1 | TBA | TBA | Awaiting official scheduling update |
| Court 1 Muncipality | TBA | TBA | Awaiting official scheduling update |
Given the draw progression, todays slate is expected to feature matches with Round of 16 implications as the event moves toward the quarterfinal stage. Final timings and pairings will be confirmed on the official page.
Check the live Order of Play and draws
How to Follow
- Live bracket and match status: UAE Tennis Federation tournament hub.
- On-site updates: Tournament desk posts court changes and walkovers as they are confirmed.
Whats Next
With several top-ranked players still in contention and form players like Sofiia Kachurina and Antonina Tronina gathering momentum, expect tighter margins and longer rallies as we head toward the weekend. Fitness management and serve percentage should be decisive factors from today onward.