Road To MADO A/S3 – Zayed Sports City BU14: Semifinal Spotlight in Abu Dhabi
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22/10/2025Road To MADO A/S3 – Zayed Sports City BU14: Semifinal Spotlight in Abu Dhabi
Comprehensive tournament overview and the Wednesday, October 22, 2025 order of play for the Boys’ U14 main draw at Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, as the Road to MADO series heats up.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road To MADO A/S3 – Zayed Sports City BU14 (Boys’ U14)
Dates: October 17–26, 2025
City: Abu Dhabi
Venue: Zayed Sports City
Surface: Hard
Main Draw: 32 | Qualifying: 8
Official Ball: Wilson Championships
Prize Money: Vouchers worth 800 AED
Entry Fee: 150 AED
Series: Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
The Boys’ U14 field in Abu Dhabi has produced compelling tennis and poised contenders. With the draw trimmed to its final four, consistency from higher-ranked players and clutch super tiebreak victories have shaped a balanced semifinal line-up. The hard courts at Zayed Sports City continue to reward proactive baseline play, first-strike serving, and clean returning.
Draw Status and Quarterfinal Recap
- Abdulbaasit Salami def. Marwan Safi 5–7, 6–2, 13–11 (match tiebreak) — a high-quality momentum swing settled in the clutch.
- Haris Ashour def. Yousef Ashour 6–2, 6–4 — composed serving and measured aggression from Haris against a familiar clubmate.
- Ryan Abou Jamra def. Airu Nagata 4–6, 7–6, 10–4 — Ryan rallied from a set down and controlled the super tiebreak.
- Nico Manuel def. Rehaan Nandi 6–4, 6–2 — steady baseline weight and timely returns proved decisive.
Semifinal Matchups
Semifinal 1: Abdulbaasit Salami vs Haris Ashour
Form guide:
- Salami: R32 (W/O), R16 6–0, 6–0 vs Pranav Harlalka; QF 5–7, 6–2, 13–11 vs Marwan Safi.
- H. Ashour: R32 (bye), R16 7–6, 6–3 vs Sai Anish Reddy Ettireddi; QF 6–2, 6–4 vs Yousef Ashour.
Keys: Salami’s first-serve percentage and forehand line change vs Ashour’s compact returns and mid-court discipline. Whoever manages the short-rally patterns better should control scoreboard pressure.
Semifinal 2: Ryan Abou Jamra vs Nico Manuel
Form guide:
- Abou Jamra: R32 (bye), R16 6–2, 6–0 vs Karthik Nair; QF 4–6, 7–6, 10–4 vs Airu Nagata.
- Manuel: R32 6–2, 7–5 vs Aditya Mishra; QF 6–4, 6–2 vs Rehaan Nandi.
Keys: Ryan’s ability to shorten points behind his first ball vs Nico’s rally tolerance and return depth. The first-strike battle on second serve could tilt the match.
Order of Play — Wednesday, October 22, 2025
| Round | Match | Players | Court | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semifinal | SF1 | Abdulbaasit Salami vs Haris Ashour | TBC | TBC | Match timing to be confirmed on-site. |
| Semifinal | SF2 | Ryan Abou Jamra vs Nico Manuel | TBC | TBC | Order subject to change; check official boards. |
Note: The order of play is subject to change based on on-site conditions. Please verify live times and courts via the tournament’s official page and venue boards.
Seeds and Rankings Still Alive
- Ryan Abou Jamra — Entry Rank: 6
- Haris Ashour — Entry Rank: 8
- Yousef Ashour — Entry Rank: 9 (QF exit)
- Rehaan Nandi — Entry Rank: 4 (QF exit)
- Airu Nagata — Entry Rank: 5 (QF exit)
- Marwan Safi — Entry Rank: 2 (QF exit)
- Nico Manuel — Entry Rank: 20
- Abdulbaasit Salami — Entry Rank: 30
Trendlines So Far
- Clutch Factor: Two semifinalists advanced via super tiebreaks, underlining the importance of point-by-point focus.
- Serve +1 Patterns: Winners have consistently capitalized on short balls after the serve.
- Return Efficiency: Straight-set winners in the QFs converted early break chances and protected leads.
How to Follow
For live updates, detailed draws, and any schedule changes, visit the official tournament page: uaetennis.ae/tournament.
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