Dubai’s TUSA Tennis Girls U14 Championships: Semifinal Sunday Preview and Order of Play

Tournament Overview

Event: TUSA Tennis Girls U14 Championships
City: Dubai, UAE
Dates: January 9–18, 2026
Surface: Hard
Main Draw: 16 | Qualifying: 32
Prize: Trophies + Medals + Goodies
Official Ball: Head
Hospitality: None
Official Hotel: Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai
Entry Fee: 105

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Draw Progress to the Semifinals

The main draw has produced an in-form quartet for Sunday’s semifinals, mixing consistent top performers with breakout momentum:

• Yashvii BHATIA (Rank 6) has controlled proceedings with straight-sets wins, dropping only six games across two rounds.
• Uchechukwu UZOKWE (Rank 10) has been even more ruthless, conceding just three games in two matches.
• Elizaveta KOROBOVA has combined clean ball-striking with steady shot tolerance to advance without losing a set.
• Nour Ben Mlouka (Rank 4, Italy) received a walkover in the Round of 16 and then posted a flawless quarterfinal win.

Quarterfinal Results

Round-of-16 Highlights

• Y. BHATIA def. R. THAKUR 6-4, 6-0
• A. MARQUEZ def. E. VELIK 2-6, 6-4, 10-7
• U. UZOKWE def. E. BALKANYI 6-0, 6-0
• M. THIMAYA advanced (Walkover)
• E. KOROBOVA def. C. CARNES 6-1, 6-0
• C. UZOKWE def. P. SHAH 7-6, 6-2
• L.-r. NOBLE def. H. AHMED ALI 5-7, 6-1, 10-4
• N. Ben Mlouka advanced (Walkover)

Semifinal Line-up and Form Guide

Semifinal 1: Yashvii BHATIA (Rank 6) vs Uchechukwu UZOKWE (Rank 10)

Form snapshot: BHATIA has won four straight sets while conceding six games total; UZOKWE has dropped only three games in two rounds. Expect first-strike tennis from both, with baseline depth and return quality to decide the balance on hard court.

1. Return pressure: The player who lands deeper, central returns will control early patterns.
2. Backhand exchanges: UZOKWE’s compact backhand versus BHATIA’s change-of-direction could be pivotal.
3. Scoreboard discipline: Minimizing free points at 30-all and deuce will be critical.

Semifinal 2: Elizaveta KOROBOVA vs Nour Ben Mlouka (Rank 4, Italy)

Form snapshot: KOROBOVA has been steady through the middle of rallies, while Ben Mlouka’s quarterfinal bagel win underlined her first-serve hold percentages and forehand finishing. The contrast between consistency and first-strike aggression should shape this matchup.

1. Serve plus one: Ben Mlouka’s forehand patterns after the serve versus KOROBOVA’s neutralizing returns.
2. Length control: KOROBOVA’s ability to stretch rallies above six shots could tilt momentum.
3. Second-serve battles: Whoever protects second serve better may own the key break points.

Stat Snapshot (Completed Matches Only)

Today’s Order of Play — Sunday, January 11, 2026

All matches are in Dubai (GST). Court assignments and times are to be confirmed by the referee; please check onsite notices and the official tournament page for updates.

Key Storylines to Watch

• First-serve efficiency: Quick holds will matter in the daytime Dubai conditions on hard courts.
• Conversion rates: The semifinalists who convert early break chances can shorten sets against in-form opponents.
• Physicality vs. first-strike tennis: KOROBOVA’s rally tolerance tested against Ben Mlouka’s pace; BHATIA’s patterns challenged by UZOKWE’s compact power.

Officials’ Note

Matches will use the official Head ball. Hospitality: None. Players accommodated at Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai. For any schedule adjustments, refer to the referee’s desk and the tournament link above.