Road To MADO A/S4 – 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup (Mens) — Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Preview and Order of Play
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25/11/2025Road To MADO A/S4 – 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup (Mens) — Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Preview and Order of Play
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter previews Tuesday in Dubai with a tournament overview and the provisional order of play for November 25, 2025.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road To MADO A/S4 – 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup (Mens)
City: Dubai, UAE
Dates: November 21–30, 2025
Tour: UAE TF Pro Circuit (Men)
Surface: Hard
Official Ball: Wilson US Open
Main Draw Size: 64
Entry Fee: 225
Prize Money: 5k Vouchers
Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: Yes — results here contribute to the season pathway.
Official page: Tournament Centre
Form Guide and Key Entrants
The mens field blends seasoned ball‑strikers and local standouts, with several entrants carrying top UAE TF entry rankings:
- Julien Mizzon (Entry Rank 1)
- Cristian Costin (3)
- Simon Roberts (5, United Kingdom)
- Mohammed Yaseen Zalloum (5, UAE)
- Giovani Samaha (6)
- Radu Pop (8)
- Mohammad Anka (9)
- Chasing pack includes Ralph Rached (14), Suramya Pandey (14), Abdurrahman Zalloum (17), Rahil Rizvie (18), Rohit Ganeshani (20), Alex McDowall (22), Raed Rizvie (28), Said Bou Abidi (32), Javid Rzayev (35), Mohamed Bouraga (37), and Abhinav Monikuttan (40).
Draw Snapshot
The 64‑player main draw features a mix of direct acceptances and byes in the opening round. Several Round of 32 positions are already penciled, setting up intriguing clashes:
- Said Bou Abidi vs Rohit Ganeshani
- Ralph Rached vs Youssef Kassem
- Ahmed Abdellatif vs Alex McDowall
- Flavien Philipp vs Pierre Girard Pecarrere
- Abdullah Qasem vs Abdurrahman Zalloum
- Raed Rizvie vs Abhinav Monikuttan
- Mohamed Bouraga vs Nikolai Macheu
- Top entrants awaiting opponents: Julien Mizzon, Simon Roberts, Radu Pop, Cristian Costin, Mohammed Yaseen Zalloum, Giovani Samaha, Javid Rzayev, Suramya Pandey.
Conditions Check
Dubais hard courts traditionally reward first‑strike tennis and clean serving. With the Wilson US Open ball on set‑paced surfaces, expect compact swings, aggressive returns, and a premium on holding serve in the night sessions.
Todays Order of Play — Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Status: As of publication, the tournament desk has not released court allocations and start times. The slate below reflects the Round of 32 pairings as per the published draw and is subject to official confirmation. Please consult the Tournament Centre for live updates.
| # | Round | Player A | Player B | Court | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R32 | Giovani Samaha | TBD | TBC | TBC | Awaiting confirmation |
| 2 | R32 | Said Bou Abidi | Rohit Ganeshani | TBC | TBC | Awaiting confirmation |
| 3 | R32 | Ralph Rached | Youssef Kassem | TBC | TBC | Awaiting confirmation |
| 4 | R32 | TBD | Mohammed Yaseen Zalloum | TBC | TBC | Awaiting confirmation |
| 5 | R32 | Cristian Costin | TBD | TBC | TBC | Awaiting confirmation |
| 6 | R32 | Ahmed Abdellatif | Alex McDowall | TBC | TBC | Awaiting confirmation |
| 7 | R32 | Flavien Philipp | Pierre Girard Pecarrere | TBC | TBC | Awaiting confirmation |
| 8 | R32 | TBD | Radu Pop | TBC | TBC | Awaiting confirmation |
| 9 | R32 | Simon Roberts | TBD | TBC | TBC | Awaiting confirmation |
| 10 | R32 | Abdullah Qasem | Abdurrahman Zalloum | TBC | TBC | Awaiting confirmation |
| 11 | R32 | Raed Rizvie | Abhinav Monikuttan | TBC | TBC | Awaiting confirmation |
| 12 | R32 | TBD | Julien Mizzon | TBC | TBC | Awaiting confirmation |
| 13 | R32 | Javid Rzayev | TBD | TBC | TBC | Awaiting confirmation |
| 14 | R32 | TBD | Rahil Rizvie | TBC | TBC | Awaiting confirmation |
| 15 | R32 | Mohamed Bouraga | Nikolai Macheu | TBC | TBC | Awaiting confirmation |
| 16 | R32 | TBD | Suramya Pandey | TBC | TBC | Awaiting confirmation |
Matches to Watch
- Ahmed Abdellatif vs Alex McDowall: Clean baseline patterns vs counter‑punching; small margins on return games.
- Abdullah Qasem vs Abdurrahman Zalloum: Close rankings suggest extended rallies and pressure holds.
- Flavien Philipp vs Pierre Girard Pecarrere: Shot tolerance and forehand length could decide key points.
- Mohamed Bouraga vs Nikolai Macheu: Physical baseline exchange favoring early depth control.
- Said Bou Abidi vs Rohit Ganeshani: First‑serve percentage and plus‑one aggression will be pivotal.
What It Means for the Road
With quarterfinal points in sight, todays winners position themselves for meaningful gains in the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open standings. Expect top entrants to manage energy across potential double‑session days, with byes offering a freshness edge against qualifiers and late‑round R64 winners.
How to Follow
- Live updates and official order of play: UAE TF Tournament Centre
- On‑site: check the tournament desk boards for real‑time court assignments.
Note
All scheduling remains subject to change by the referee. Please verify times and courts on the official page before heading to the venue.