Tuesday Quarterfinal Preview — 365 Open Sports U16 Boys, Dubai (February 3, 2026)
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03/02/2026Tuesday Quarterfinal Preview — 365 Open Sports U16 Boys, Dubai (February 3, 2026)
Tournament overview and Tuesday’s quarterfinal order of play for the UAE Tennis Federation’s 365 Open Sports - U16 Boys event in Dubai.
Dubai — Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Tournament Overview
The 365 Open Sports - U16 Boys is underway in Dubai, showcasing emerging talent on the region’s hard courts. Running from January 30 to February 8, 2026, the event features a Main Draw of 32 and Qualifying Draw of 8 on hard surface. This UAE Tennis Federation tournament brings together top junior boys competing for ranking momentum and local prestige.
Event link: Official tournament page
| City | Dubai |
|---|---|
| Dates | January 30 – February 8, 2026 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Main Draw Size | 32 |
| Qualifying Draw Size | 8 |
| Age Group | U16 Boys |
| Entry Fee | 160 |
Path to the Quarterfinals
With the Round of 16 complete, eight quarterfinalists remain. A number of decisive wins and a handful of walkovers shaped the bracket:
- Balaamir Bekbergen (365) surged past Muhammad Abou Tayoun (MAK) with commanding sets, 6-1, 6-1.
- James Corney (TPS) posted a composed 6-3, 6-1 over Aditya Mishra (IND).
- Abdulbaasit Salami (IND) maintained a near-flawless level to defeat Theotime Besse de Laromiguiere (RAC), 6-0, 6-1.
- Ashwin Sathyanath (ZAY) edged Paolo Eid (365) in a deciding match tiebreak, 7-5, 3-6, [10-6].
- Kenan Joshua Schlafstein (IND) advanced emphatically past Radin Kafili (C.F), 6-1, 6-0.
- Siddharth Sagar (IND) moved through via walkover against Anton Zakharchenko (PBI).
- Alan Senan (UAE) progressed through consecutive walkovers, setting up a quarterfinal showdown.
- Aum Phadnis (FUT) also reached the last eight via walkover.
Round snapshot: 4 straight‑set wins and 1 deciding match tiebreak were recorded in the Round of 16, alongside several walkovers as the draw tightened.
Today’s Order of Play — Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Note: As of publication, official court assignments and exact start times have not been released. All matches below are scheduled quarterfinals; times are TBA.
| Round | Match | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinal | Alan Senan (UAE) vs Balaamir Bekbergen (365) | Form test for Bekbergen after a dominant R16 showing; Senan through via walkovers. |
| Quarterfinal | James Corney (TPS) vs Abdulbaasit Salami (IND) | Power baseline exchanges expected; both advanced with clear straight‑set wins. |
| Quarterfinal | Siddharth Sagar (IND) vs Ashwin Sathyanath (ZAY) | Contrast of styles; Sathyanath survived a deciding tiebreak in R16. |
| Quarterfinal | Kenan Joshua Schlafstein (IND) vs Aum Phadnis (FUT) | Schlafstein riding momentum after a 6-1, 6-0 win; Phadnis advanced via walkover. |
What to Watch
- Corney vs Salami: A measuring stick match where first‑strike tennis and return depth could decide tight games.
- Senan vs Bekbergen: Bekbergen’s weight of shot up the middle contrasts with Senan’s counterpunching; early breaks loom large.
- Sagar vs Sathyanath: Can Sathyanath recover quickly after a long R16? Sagar’s serve patterns may prove pivotal.
- Schlafstein vs Phadnis: Tempo management will be key; Schlafstein’s recent form puts pressure on holds for Phadnis.
Statistical Snapshot (through R16)
- Walkovers: 7 across R32 and R16 combined.
- Straight‑set wins: 4 in the Round of 16.
- Deciding tiebreaks: 1 — Ashwin Sathyanath’s [10-6] clincher.
Follow Live
Stay tuned to the UAE Tennis Federation for updates and official scheduling. Visit the tournament page for draws, scores, and court assignments as they are confirmed.