Road To MADO A/S3 GU14: Semifinal Spotlight at Zayed Sports City — Wednesday, 22 October 2025
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22/10/2025Road To MADO A/S3 GU14: Semifinal Spotlight at Zayed Sports City — Wednesday, 22 October 2025
The Girls U14 main draw has reached the semifinal stage in Abu Dhabi. Mayar Rahal, Yashvii BHATIA, Marleni EXNER, and Uchechukwu UZOKWE vie for a place in the final. See the tournament overview and today’s projected order of play.
Tournament Overview
The Road To MADO A/S3 - Zayed Sports City GU14, part of the UAE Tennis Federation's Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open pathway, is approaching its decisive stages in Abu Dhabi. Hosted on the hard courts of Zayed Sports City, the Girls' U14 main draw began on Friday, 17 October 2025 and runs through Sunday, 26 October 2025.
- Category: Girls U14 (GU14)
- City: Abu Dhabi
- Surface: Hard
- Main Draw Size: 16
- Qualifying Draw Size: 8
- Entry Fee: 0 AED
- Series: Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
- Venue: Zayed Sports City
After two rounds of play, the semifinal field is set with four standout performers who have navigated byes, walkovers, and commanding straight-set wins.
Path to the Semifinals
| Semifinalist | Club | R16 | Quarterfinal | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayar Rahal (Rank 2) | IND | BYE | def. Deshna ANAND 6-0, 6-0 | Untested so far, pristine scoreline |
| Yashvii BHATIA (Rank 8) | IND | BYE | def. Chinemerem UZOKWE 6-2, 6-4 | Closed in straights against a tough opponent |
| Marleni EXNER (Rank 7) | TPS | BYE | def. Aiza MEHDI 6-3, ret. | Led before opponent retired |
| Uchechukwu UZOKWE (Rank 22) | C.F | def. Caylin CORVELLEC 6-0, 6-0 | def. Avantika TIWARI 6-1, 6-1 | Most games won among semifinalists |
Semifinal 1: Mayar Rahal (IND) vs Yashvii BHATIA (IND)
Rahal has been ruthless, dropping 0 games in her only on-court match. BHATIA brings the superior strength of schedule after defeating Chinemerem UZOKWE in straight sets. Expect first-strike tennis from Rahal against BHATIA’s compact baseline patterns and depth control.
Semifinal 2: Marleni EXNER (TPS) vs Uchechukwu UZOKWE (C.F)
EXNER advanced after leading Aiza MEHDI 6-3 before a retirement. UZOKWE has been in top form, conceding just two games across two rounds. The key matchup dynamic is EXNER’s court-positioning and early backhand aggression against UZOKWE’s physical consistency and return pressure.
Today, Wednesday, October 22, 2025 — Order of Play
Official court assignments and start times for today will be confirmed by the referee. The projected lineup is as follows:
| Time (GST) | Court | Round | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | Zayed Sports City — Court TBA | Semifinal | Mayar Rahal (IND) vs Yashvii BHATIA (IND) |
| TBA | Zayed Sports City — Court TBA | Semifinal | Marleni EXNER (TPS) vs Uchechukwu UZOKWE (C.F) |
Note: Times and courts are subject to change based on weather and operational considerations. Please check the live order of play for updates.
Storylines to Watch
- Immaculate form: Can Rahal sustain her flawless games-won record against BHATIA’s higher rally tolerance?
- Momentum vs. recovery: Will EXNER convert her clean first set foundations into sustained pressure against the in-form UZOKWE?
- Serve + first ball: On Zayed Sports City’s hard courts, the player who dictates off the return and the +1 ball should control the tempo.
How to Follow
For live updates, draws, and the confirmed order of play, visit the official tournament page: UAE Tennis Federation — Road To MADO A/S3 GU14.
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter will provide match recaps and statistical insights following today’s semifinals.