Road to MADO B/S06 – TUSA Tennis BU12 Championships, Dubai: Tuesday Update and Order of Play
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09/09/2025Road to MADO B/S06 – TUSA Tennis BU12 Championships, Dubai: Tuesday Update and Order of Play
From Dubai’s hard courts, the BU12 Road to MADO event enters a pivotal Day 5 with two semifinalists already confirmed. See the tournament overview and today’s Tuesday, September 9, 2025 order of play, including remaining quarterfinals and projected semifinals.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road to MADO B/S06 – TUSA Tennis BU12 Championships (Boys 12) in Dubai, UAE.
- Dates: September 5–14, 2025
- Surface: Hard
- Main Draw: 32 | Qualifying: 16
- Prize: Trophies
- Road to: Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open pathway
- Entry fee: Free
Full details and live updates are available on the official tournament page: uaetennis.ae.
State of the Draw (as of Tuesday morning)
Two semifinalists are confirmed: Akachukwu Uzokwe (C.F) and Ali Al Ali (ABU). Two quarterfinals remain to be completed today, with spots in the last four on the line.
Key Results to Date
| Round | Matchup | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| R16 | Yezid Baccouche (THE) vs Ahmed Soliman (PBI) | 6-1, 6-2 | Yezid Baccouche |
| R16 | Shiva Bajaj (THE) vs Rudra Bajaj (THE) | 6-4, 6-3 | Shiva Bajaj |
| R16 | Akachukwu Uzokwe (C.F) vs Haru Ota (IND) | 6-4, 6-1 | Akachukwu Uzokwe |
| R16 | Paul Dorie (PRO) vs Rafael Jurado (EMI) | 7-5, 7-5 | Paul Dorie |
| R16 | Ali Al Ali (ABU) vs Uzayr Shahid (SMA) | 6-1, 6-1 | Ali Al Ali |
| R16 | Nabil El Tawil (ZAY) vs Bret Menezes (IND) | 5-7, 7-6, [10-4] | Nabil El Tawil |
| QF | Akachukwu Uzokwe (C.F) vs Paul Dorie (PRO) | 7-5, 6-4 | Akachukwu Uzokwe |
| QF | Ali Al Ali (ABU) vs Nabil El Tawil (ZAY) | 6-0, 6-0 | Ali Al Ali |
Today’s Order of Play — Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Note: Match sequence is listed below; exact court assignments and times will be confirmed on the official page and onsite referee board. Semifinals are scheduled to follow the completion of the remaining quarterfinals.
Quarterfinals (to be completed)
- Yezid Baccouche (THE) vs Shiva Bajaj (THE)
- Guillaume Dorie (PRO) vs Kamil Rtel Bennani (SMA)
Semifinals (to follow)
- Akachukwu Uzokwe (C.F) vs Winner of Baccouche/Bajaj
- Ali Al Ali (ABU) vs Winner of G. Dorie/Rtel Bennani
For any schedule updates, please check: Official Tournament Page.
What to Watch on Day 5
- Top seed’s test: Yezid Baccouche has dropped just three games so far but faces clubmate Shiva Bajaj, who has been efficient off the return and steady in baseline exchanges.
- Heavy-hitter showdown: Kamil Rtel Bennani’s clean 6-1, 6-2 in R16 sets up a quality quarterfinal against the in-form Guillaume Dorie, winner in straight sets in the last round.
- Form players in the semifinals: Akachukwu Uzokwe has closed sets strongly (7-5, 7-5, 7-5/6-4 patterns), while Ali Al Ali has been dominant on serve and first-strike patterns, conceding just two games across R16 and QF.
Notes and Context
- This event forms part of the UAE Tennis Federation’s Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open pathway for juniors.
- As indicated by results (e.g., a [10-4] deciding frame), a 10-point match tiebreak appears to be used in lieu of a full third set when required.
- All matches are on hard courts in Dubai. Schedule remains subject to change; always refer to the official link for the latest information.