Road to MADO B/S06 – TUSA Tennis BU12 Championships, Dubai: Saturday Analysis and Order of Play
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06/09/2025Road to MADO B/S06 – TUSA Tennis BU12 Championships, Dubai: Saturday Analysis and Order of Play
Day 2 from Dubai: a sharp start to the Boys’ U12 main draw, key Round of 16 storylines, and today’s Order of Play for Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road to MADO B/S06 – TUSA Tennis BU12 Championships
City: Dubai, UAE
Dates: Friday, September 5 – Sunday, September 14, 2025
Surface: Hard
Category: Boys’ U12 (BU12)
Draw Sizes: Main Draw 32, Qualifying 16
Prize: Trophies
Entry Fee: 0 AED
Road to: Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open pathway
| Official Tournament Page | uaetennis.ae/tournament |
| Main-Draw Size | 32 |
| Age Group | BU12 (Boys 12) |
| Venue Conditions | Dubai hard courts; reward clean first-strike tennis and quality serves. |
Recap: Opening Day Highlights (Friday, September 5)
The main draw opened with a mix of clinical wins and byes as the field settled into the Dubai hard courts.
- Ahmed Soliman def. Xiaodong Huang, 6-1, 6-1.
- Ayaan Abdul Kader def. Aymen Messaadi, 6-0, 6-1.
- Uzayr Shahid advanced via W.O. over Vihaan Sawant.
- Bret Menezes advanced via W.O. over Mohammed Ayyub Ahmed.
- Haru Ota advanced via W.O. over Hisham Alshirawi.
- Progress byes for several contenders, including Yezid Baccouche, Rudra Bajaj, Shiva Bajaj, Akachukwu Uzokwe, Rafael Jurado, Paul Dorie, Ali Al Ali, Nabil El Tawil, Yusuf Mulla, Guillaume Dorie, and Kamil Rtel Bennani.
Day 2 Momentum Check: Early Form and Storylines
With Round of 16 ties set, the second day focuses on separation among the top-ranked entrants.
- Shiva Bajaj struck first in the R16, defeating Rudra Bajaj 6-4, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals.
- Top-ranked Yezid Baccouche (Rank 1) opens his R16 against the in-form Ahmed Soliman, who impressed in his R32 win.
- Kamil Rtel Bennani (Rank 2) meets Ayaan Abdul Kader, who allowed just one game on Day 1.
- Ali Al Ali (Rank 7) clashes with the athletic Uzayr Shahid in a matchup of contrasting styles.
- Nabil El Tawil (Rank 14) faces Bret Menezes, who progressed via walkover but brings solid baseline consistency.
- The powerful Akachukwu Uzokwe (Rank 16) meets the savvy Haru Ota in a compelling tactical test.
- Rafael Jurado vs Paul Dorie (Rank 25) and Yusuf Mulla vs Guillaume Dorie (Rank 38) round out a balanced slate.
Players to Watch
- Yezid Baccouche (Rank 1): Clean technique and disciplined point construction.
- Kamil Rtel Bennani (Rank 2): Court-craft and depth management on hard courts.
- Ali Al Ali (Rank 7): Aggressive patterns when set behind first serve.
- Nabil El Tawil (Rank 14): Reliable rally tolerance under pressure.
- Shiva Bajaj (Rank 22): Already through to the quarterfinals; confident ball-striking.
Today’s Order of Play — Saturday, September 6, 2025
Subject to on-site confirmation. Times and courts to be confirmed (TBC).
| Round | Match | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 | Yezid Baccouche vs Ahmed Soliman | Scheduled — Time TBC |
| Round of 16 | Shiva Bajaj def. Rudra Bajaj | Completed — 6-4, 6-3 |
| Round of 16 | Akachukwu Uzokwe vs Haru Ota | Scheduled — Time TBC |
| Round of 16 | Rafael Jurado vs Paul Dorie | Scheduled — Time TBC |
| Round of 16 | Ali Al Ali vs Uzayr Shahid | Scheduled — Time TBC |
| Round of 16 | Bret Menezes vs Nabil El Tawil | Scheduled — Time TBC |
| Round of 16 | Yusuf Mulla vs Guillaume Dorie | Scheduled — Time TBC |
| Round of 16 | Ayaan Abdul Kader vs Kamil Rtel Bennani | Scheduled — Time TBC |
What to Expect
Look for high first-serve percentages to be decisive, plus early aggression on short balls. Players who transition forward efficiently and manage depth on the hard courts should gain a valuable edge.
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For live updates, draws, and any schedule adjustments, visit the official tournament page.
Note
Order of Play is subject to change due to operational requirements. Please consult the on-site desk or the official page for confirmed times and courts.