Tennis 360 BU12 Indoor Tournament — Thursday Update and Semifinal Outlook
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28/08/2025Tennis 360 BU12 Indoor Tournament — Thursday Update and Semifinal Outlook
Comprehensive Thursday, August 28, 2025 update from Dubai on the Boys U12 Indoor event: tournament overview, key results so far, and today’s order of play note, plus a detailed preview of Friday’s semifinals and Sunday’s final.
Tournament Overview
Event: Tennis 360 BU12 Indoor Tournament (Boys U12) | City: Dubai | Dates: August 22–31, 2025 | Surface: Hard (Indoor) | Official Ball: Wilson Championships.
- Main draw: 32 players; Qualifying draw: 32.
- Entry fee: AED 150.
- Format note: Third-set match tiebreaks (to 10) have been used in deciding sets.
- Tournament page: Official UAE Tennis listing.
Story So Far
The top half has been headlined by Kamil RTEL BENNANI (SMA), who has advanced with authoritative straight-set wins, while Ahmed-Amir Rahal survived pressure moments in a deciding match tiebreak to reach the semifinals. In the bottom half, Ali AL ALI (ABU) has showcased commanding form with back-to-back straight-set victories, and Ayaan ABDUL KADER (SMA) powered through with composed baseline play.
Quarterfinal Results Snapshot
| Round | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| QF | Kamil RTEL BENNANI def. Shiva BAJAJ | 6-3, 6-3 |
| QF | Ahmed-Amir Rahal def. Rudra BAJAJ | 6-2, 2-6, 10-8 |
| QF | Ali AL ALI def. Atharv SINGH | 6-1, 6-0 |
| QF | Ayaan ABDUL KADER def. Ryan REBELLO | 7-5, 6-2 |
Todays Order of Play Thursday, August 28, 2025
No BU12 matches are scheduled in Dubai today. The tournament observes a rest and preparation day ahead of the semifinals.
Whats Next
| Date | Time | Court | Round | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 29 | 15:00 | DSW Court 1 | Semifinal | Kamil RTEL BENNANI vs Ahmed-Amir Rahal |
| Fri, Aug 29 | 15:00 | DSW Court 2 | Semifinal | Ali AL ALI vs Ayaan ABDUL KADER |
| Sun, Aug 31 | 15:00 | DSW Court 1 | Final | W SF1 vs W SF2 |
Semifinal Preview
SF1: Kamil RTEL BENNANI (SMA) vs Ahmed-Amir Rahal
- Form guide: Kamil has not dropped a set in the main draw and won his QF 6-3, 6-3. Ahmed-Amir edged a tight QF in a match tiebreak (10-8) after a composed straight-sets R16 win.
- Keys: First-serve percentage and early court position. If Rahal stretches rallies and reaches the match tiebreak, the momentum could even out.
SF2: Ali AL ALI (ABU) vs Ayaan ABDUL KADER (SMA)
- Form guide: Ali dropped just one game across his last two matches (6-0, 6-2 in R16; 6-1, 6-0 in QF). Ayaan posted quality wins, including 7-5, 6-2 over Ryan Rebello.
- Keys: Ayaans return depth against Alis first-strike patterns. Controlling pace on the indoor hard will be decisive.
Performance Notes
- Indoor bias: The hard, climate-controlled conditions have rewarded clean ball-striking and aggressive first-ball patterns.
- Tiebreak temperament: Several deciding match tiebreaks in R16/QF highlighted the importance of nerve management at 7–7 and beyond.
- Physical load: Todays rest window benefits players who endured long deciding breakers earlier in the week.
Tournament Logistics
- Venue courts: DSW Court 1 and DSW Court 2.
- Local time (Dubai, GST) for start times listed.
- Official info and live updates: UAE Tennis Federation tournament page.
Reporters Note
The semifinal line-up promises contrasting styles: baseline elasticity vs first-strike offense. With finals slated for Sunday at 15:00 on DSW Court 1, margins will be slim and starts will matter.