Road to MADO A/S3 Fujairah BU16: Semifinal Spotlight and Tuesday Order of Play
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21/10/2025Road to MADO A/S3 Fujairah BU16: Semifinal Spotlight and Tuesday Order of Play
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter analysis of the Road to MADO A/S3 - 4th Fujairah ITF WC BU16 Championships, charting progress to the final and listing the Tuesday, October 21, 2025 order of play in Fujairah.
Tournament Overview
The Road to MADO A/S3 - 4th Fujairah ITF WC BU16 Championships continues this week in Fujairah, UAE, with the Boys' Under 16 singles approaching its climax. As of Tuesday, October 21, 2025, one finalist is confirmed and the remaining semifinal will decide the title match. The event is staged on hard courts and contributes to the UAE Tennis Federation pathway to the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open.
| Dates | October 17–26, 2025 |
|---|---|
| City | Fujairah (UAE) |
| Surface | Hard |
| Main Draw Size | 32 |
| Qualifying Draw Size | 8 |
| Category | Boys' U16 |
| Prize | 800 Vouchers |
| Road to MADO | Yes |
| Official Link | Tournament Page |
How We Got Here
The draw has accelerated through a busy opening weekend marked by a mix of decisive scorelines and several walkovers. Here are the headline routes:
- Radu POP (EMI) – R32: advanced by walkover; R16: d. Marwan SAFI 6-1, 6-2; QF: d. Adam EL MAROURI 6-1, 6-0. He has not dropped a set.
- Brendan Uchil (TOP, IND) – R32: advanced on bye; R16: d. Balaamir Bekbergen 6-1, 6-2; QF: d. Kushagra JAIN 1-6, 7-6, [10-5], showing strong tie-break composure.
- Tudor Zecheru (IND, ROU) – R32: advanced by walkover; R16: d. Cayane Joe MUHTAR 6-0, 6-1; QF: d. Rudra RAGHUVANSHI 6-2, 6-1; SF: d. Ayaan Malik 7-5, 6-0. Tudor is into the final.
- Ayaan Malik (WEL, PAK) – R16: advanced by walkover; QF: d. Leon WOJCIECHOWSKI 6-0, 6-4; SF: fell to Zecheru 5-7, 0-6 after a tight opening set.
Form and Momentum
Zecheru has combined clean first-strike patterns with disciplined depth, conceding just 7 games across R16 and QF before lifting in the big moments of his semifinal. POP has been ruthlessly efficient on return, posting back-to-back sets lost at one and two, while Uchil comes in battle-tested after surviving a match tie-break in the quarterfinals.
Todays Order of Play — Tuesday, October 21, 2025
With one semifinal remaining, todays program focuses on completing the singles lineup for the final. Court allocations and start times are subject to the referees confirmation. Please check the official tournament page for live updates.
| Time (GST) | Court | Round | Match | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | TBD | Boys' Singles Semifinal | Radu POP (EMI) vs Brendan Uchil (TOP, IND) | On todays schedule |
Note: The singles final will feature Tudor Zecheru (IND, ROU) versus the winner of POP/Uchil on a later published timeslot. Final-day timing will be confirmed by the referee team.
Keys to the Semifinal
- First-serve percentage: POP has cruised when landing first serves; Uchil must match early holds to avoid scoreboard pressure.
- Backhand exchanges: Expect both to probe cross-court to open inside-out forehand lanes on hard.
- Return positioning: POPs aggressive return has set the tone all week; Uchils neutralizing chip/drive mix will be critical to extend rallies.
Remaining Bracket Snapshot
| Round | Match | Result/Status |
|---|---|---|
| Semifinal 1 | Tudor Zecheru vs Ayaan Malik | Zecheru d. Malik 7-5, 6-0 |
| Semifinal 2 | Radu POP vs Brendan Uchil | To be played today |
| Final | Tudor Zecheru vs Winner of POP/Uchil | Time and court TBA |
Useful Information
- Venue and operational details, including any updates to the order of play, are posted on the official UAE Tennis Federation page.
- Competition category: Boys U16; surface: Hard.
- Entry fee: 0; Prize: 800 Vouchers.
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter will publish verified court times as soon as they are released by the referee. Stay tuned.