ASICS Topspin Tennis Tournament BU12: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 — Momentum Builds in Dubai
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11/11/2025ASICS Topspin Tennis Tournament BU12: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 — Momentum Builds in Dubai
Midweek analysis from Dubai as the Boys’ U12 main draw tightens. Dominant wins by Yezid Baccouche, Alex Kinnari, Rafael Jurado, and Anthony Andreu headline the Round of 32, with the Round of 16 picture nearly complete. Today’s order of play is pending publication; expected matchups and what to watch are outlined.
Tournament Overview
The ASICS Topspin Tennis Tournament BU12 is underway in Dubai from November 7–16, 2025, showcasing the UAE’s rising talents on hard courts. As of today, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the Boys’ U12 main draw has progressed to the Round of 16 with one Round of 32 match still to be completed.
- Age Group: Boys 12
- City: Dubai
- Surface: Hard
- Main Draw: 64 | Qualifying: 32
- Entry Fee: Free
- Event Link: Official Tournament Page
The Story So Far
Main draw action has been brisk, with a mixture of commanding straight‑set wins, match tiebreak dramas, and several early-round walkovers typical of youth events balancing school calendars and travel.
| Round | Straight‑set wins | Deciders (MTB to 10) | Walkovers | Retirements | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R64 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| R32 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Standout Performers
- Alex Kinnari has yet to drop a game in the main draw: R64: 6‑0, 6‑0; R32: 6‑0, 6‑0.
- Rafael Jurado matched that pace in R32 after a dominant opener: R64: 6‑1, 6‑0; R32: 6‑0, 6‑0.
- Yezid Baccouche continues to control rallies behind first‑strike patterns: R64: 6‑3, 6‑0; R32: 6‑2, 6‑0.
- Anthony Andreu has been efficient and aggressive: R64: 6‑2, 6‑0; R32: 6‑2, 6‑0.
- Comeback grit: Youssef Houchaime edged a match tiebreak in R64 (10‑6) and backed it up in R32 (6‑3, 6‑4); Shiva Bajaj rallied from a set down in R32 (10‑2 MTB).
Notable Scorelines
- Double‑bagels: Kinnari (R64, R32), Jurado (R32).
- Deciders: Three in R64; two in R32, including Platon Zhukov over Dmitrii Kudashkin (10‑1).
- Health note: Ali Al Ali advanced after Yanzheng Wang retired in R32 (0‑6, 0‑1 ret.).
Today’s Order of Play — Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Important: The official daily order of play has not yet been published in the event feed at the time of this report. Based on the completed brackets, the following Round of 16 pairings are expected to feature today. Times and courts are TBA and subject to the referee’s release on the official tournament page.
| Time (GST) | Court | Match | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | Yezid Baccouche vs Rudra Bajaj | R16 — TBA |
| TBA | TBA | Yusuf Mulla vs Alex Kinnari | R16 — TBA |
| TBA | TBA | Viaan Shetty vs Youssef Houchaime | R16 — TBA |
| TBA | TBA | Rafael Jurado vs Anthony Andreu | R16 — TBA |
| TBA | TBA | Shiva Bajaj vs Daksh Patel | R16 — TBA |
| TBA | TBA | Ivan Chuprin vs Ali Al Ali | R16 — TBA |
| TBA | TBA | Madhav Bansal vs Platon Zhukov | R16 — TBA |
| TBA | TBA | Bret Menezes vs Winner of Pierre Aymes / Mohammed Shuayb Ahmed | R16 — Opponent pending |
| TBA | TBA | Pierre Aymes vs Mohammed Shuayb Ahmed | R32 — To be completed |
Round of 16: What to Watch
- Baccouche vs Bajaj — First‑strike baseline power (Baccouche) meets compact counterpunching (Bajaj). Early service holds will matter.
- Mulla vs Kinnari — Kinnari’s flawless scoreline faces its stiffest test against Mulla’s heavier ball and improved transition play.
- Shetty vs Houchaime — Shetty’s rhythm and width vs Houchaime’s resilience in key points; expect extended rallies.
- Jurado vs Andreu — Two of the week’s most dominant scorelines collide; serve‑plus‑one execution likely decisive.
- Shiva Bajaj vs Patel — Bajaj’s clutch tiebreak win sets up a contrast with Patel’s clean straight‑set progress.
- Chuprin vs Al Ali — Chuprin’s early‑strike returns against Al Ali’s pace absorption; first‑serve percentage will be pivotal.
- Bansal vs Zhukov — Bansal’s weight of shot vs Zhukov’s pattern discipline; watch the backhand exchanges.
- Menezes vs Aymes/Ahmed — Menezes brings a high first‑serve hit rate; opponent form will hinge on the late R32 outcome.
Format and Conditions
- Deciding set is a match tiebreak to 10 in this phase (as reflected in several results).
- Hard court pace is rewarding early initiative and efficient court position.
- Given youth scheduling, occasional walkovers have impacted the bracket; depth in the top half remains strong.
Follow Live
Official order of play, court assignments, and live updates will appear on the UAE Tennis Federation event page. Refresh periodically for updates.