Topspin Tennis Tournament BU12, Dubai — Quarterfinal Stage Set for Monday, 1 June 2026

Tournament Overview

Event: Topspin Tennis Tournament BU12 (Boys 12) — Dubai, UAE

Early rounds featured 07:30 starts across multiple venues in Dubai, including Courts 1–7 and Municipality courts. The third-set match tiebreak (to 10) has been in use throughout, producing several high-pressure finishes.

Road to the Quarterfinals

The Round of 16 concluded on Sunday, setting up a balanced quarterfinal slate. Here are the most telling performances so far:

• Rayan FASSI-FIHRI (IND club, Rank 7) — authoritative wins: 6–3, 6–4 (R32) and 6–0, 6–0 (R16).
• Rishabh CHOWDHARY (IND, Rank 85) — advanced via walkover in R32, then conceded just one game in a 6–0, 6–1 R16 win.
• Aarish MADAAN (FUT, Rank 56) — edged a thriller 12–10 in a match tiebreak (R32) and followed with a composed 6–4, 6–3 in R16.
• Saif AL-ALI (ABU, Rank 84) — dominant 6–0, 6–1 opener; progressed via walkover in R16, carrying local hopes forward.
• Shahryar ALIMADADI (SMA, Rank 29) — survived 10–8 in R32 and accelerated in R16 (6–1, 6–0).
• Mark KRASNOV (ZAY, Rank 13) — steady form: straight-sets R16 (6–4, 6–1) after an opening walkover.
• Arsh AHUJA (EMI) — tight R32 (7–5, 6–4) and a composed 10–6 finish in R16 against a higher-ranked opponent.
• Ahmed SOLIMAN (PBI, Rank 15) — clinical under pressure (10–4 MTB in R32) then 6–3, 6–1 in R16.

Notable themes

1. Early starts pay off: Scheduling from 07:30 helped players manage conditions and kept matches on time.
2. Match-tiebreak nerve: Several ties swung on the 10-point decider — composure has been decisive.
3. Local interest: UAE-based juniors advanced (notably Saif AL-ALI), while a few home-club players withdrew or retired in the opening round.

Today — Monday, 1 June 2026: Order of Play

Status at publication: The official Monday Order of Play (courts and start times) has not yet been posted on the tournament portal. Based on completed Round-of-16 results, the quarterfinal lineup is confirmed below. Times and courts are TBA and subject to change. Please check the official page for live updates.

What to watch for today

• Top seed momentum: Rayan FASSI-FIHRI has yet to lose more than four games in a set; can Rishabh disrupt his rhythm?
• Local charge: Saif AL-ALI’s serve-and-forehand combination has been efficient; how will it match up with Aarish’s consistency in rallies?
• Power clash: Mark KRASNOV (Rank 13) versus Shahryar ALIMADADI (Rank 29) should be a baseline-heavy duel decided by first-strike percentage.
• Decider specialists: Both Arsh AHUJA and Ahmed SOLIMAN have already won match-tiebreaks; expect cool heads in key points.

Venue operations

Courts have turned over efficiently with staggered starts and “Not Before” slots. With four quarterfinals on the card, organizers can complete the round within the morning and early afternoon windows once courts and times are assigned.

Note

All match times and courts are subject to change. Refer to the official OOP before traveling.