UAE Tennis Federation Report: 2nd Ons Jabeur Tennis Academy Girls 14 — Semifinal Wednesday, 31 December 2025
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31/12/2025UAE Tennis Federation Report: 2nd Ons Jabeur Tennis Academy Girls 14 — Semifinal Wednesday, 31 December 2025
Dubai hosts semifinal day at the 2nd Ons Jabeur Tennis Academy Girls 14 event, with Yashvii Bhatia vs Sila Hassan and Elif Sacli vs Riddhima Thakur set for 13:00. Here is the tournament overview and today’s order of play.
Tournament Overview
The 2nd Ons Jabeur Tennis Academy Girls 14 tournament continues in Dubai, entering a decisive semifinal Wednesday on hard courts. The event runs from 26 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, featuring a 16-player main draw and an 8-player qualifying draw. Official ball: Wilson. Prize money: Yes. Entry fee: 105. Surface: Hard.
| City | Dubai |
| Dates | 26 December 2025 – 4 January 2026 |
| Category | Girls 14 |
| Main Draw Size | 16 |
| Qualifying Draw Size | 8 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Official Ball | Wilson |
| Tournament Link | uaetennis.ae tournament page |
Form and Paths to the Semifinals
Four players remain, led by high-ranked contender Yashvii Bhatia (Rank 5). Each semifinalist has taken a distinct route through the draw.
| Player | Rank | Round of 16 | Quarterfinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yashvii BHATIA (IND) | 5 | Bye | def. Chihiro YAMANISHI (PBI) 6-0, 6-2 |
| Sila HASSAN (IND) | 55 | def. Nora FRANULOVIC (IND) 6-4, 5-7, 10-4 | def. Ailin TURDIEVA (PBI) 1-6, 6-4, 10-6 |
| Elif SACLI (IND) | 43 | Bye | def. Pakhi SHAH (IND) 6-2, 6-0 |
| Riddhima THAKUR (SIM) | 69 | def. Maria HADDADIN (IND) 7-5, 6-0 | advanced by walkover vs Chinemerem UZOKWE (C.F) |
Today — Wednesday, December 31, 2025: Order of Play
All times local (Dubai). Round: Semifinal.
| Court | Time | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Court 2 | Not Before 13:00 | Yashvii BHATIA (IND, Rank 5) vs Sila HASSAN (IND, Rank 55) |
| Court 3 | Start at 13:00 | Elif SACLI (IND, Rank 43) vs Riddhima THAKUR (SIM, Rank 69) |
Match Notes and Tactical Themes
- Bhatia vs Hassan: Bhatia arrives fresh after a dominant quarterfinal, while Hassan has proven resilient with two deciding match tie-break wins. Expect Bhatia’s first-strike tempo against Hassan’s counterpunching and late-set toughness.
- Sacli vs Thakur: Sacli’s clean scoreline over Shah points to baseline control. Thakur brings match rhythm from earlier rounds but must sharpen first-serve percentage after a physical R16 and a QF walkover.
- Deciders to 10: The event uses a match tie-break (first to 10) in lieu of a third set, magnifying the importance of early mini-breaks and return depth.
What to Watch
- Return pressure: In short-format deciders, the more proactive returner often dictates the outcome.
- Second-serve targets: Look for high-percentage body serves under scoreboard pressure.
- Transition margins: Players who finish points at net cleanly have converted critical tie-break points this week.
Event Information and Links
- Surface: Hard. Official ball: Wilson.
- Main Draw: 16; Qualifying: 8.
- Dates: 26 December 2025 – 4 January 2026.
- Full draws, results, and updates.
Reporting by UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter — delivering timely coverage and analysis from Dubai.