TUSA Tennis Boys U14 Championships, Dubai — Monday, January 12, 2026 Analysis and Order of Play Update
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12/01/2026TUSA Tennis Boys U14 Championships, Dubai — Monday, January 12, 2026 Analysis and Order of Play Update
The UAE Tennis Federation’s Elite Circuit stop in Dubai gathers momentum as the Boys U14 main draw advances toward the semifinals. Here is today’s overview, key results, and a schedule update for Monday, January 12, 2026.
Tournament Overview
| Event | TUSA Tennis Boys U14 Championships |
| City | Dubai, UAE |
| Dates | January 9–18, 2026 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Main Draw Size | 32 |
| Qualifying Draw Size | 32 |
| Entry Fee | AED 105 |
| Prizes | Trophies + Medals + Goodies |
| Official Ball | Head |
| Hospitality | None |
| Official Hotel | Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai |
| Circuit | UAE TF Elite Circuit (Boys U14) |
| Event Link | Official Tournament Page |
The Dubai stop of the UAE Tennis Federation Elite Circuit is showcasing the region’s rising Boys U14 talent, with a field led by Rehaan Nandi (Rank 10), support acts including Kamil Rtel Bennani (Rank 20), Amirali Farzanrad (Rank 22), and in-form contenders such as Armaan Kedia, Selcuk Kaan Yazici, and Uzayr Shahid. Early rounds on the hard courts have delivered a mix of dominant scorelines, a handful of walkovers, and one clutch match tiebreak to light up the main draw.
Draw Progress and Early Trends
- Round of 32 highlights: Madhav Bansal swept past Mark Shekarriz 6-1, 6-1; Uzayr Shahid defeated Kaito Suzuki 6-1, 6-3; David Coimbra advanced via walkover.
- Round of 16 standouts: Rehaan Nandi beat Madhav Bansal 6-2, 6-1; Syed Hamza Mahmood edged Takeru Kamiki 6-4, 7-5; Armaan Kedia rallied to top Amirali Farzanrad 4-6, 6-1, [10-7]; several walkovers shaped the bottom half, placing Selcuk Kaan Yazici, Kai Archer, Abdulla Janahi, and Uzayr Shahid into the quarters.
- Quarterfinal developments: Armaan Kedia routed David Coimbra 6-0, 6-0; Uzayr Shahid powered past Abdulla Janahi 6-0, 6-1; Selcuk Kaan Yazici progressed via walkover over Kai Archer; the top-half quarterfinal between Rehaan Nandi and Syed Hamza Mahmood remains to be completed.
Semi-final Picture
| Semifinal | Match-up | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SF1 | Armaan Kedia vs Winner of Rehaan Nandi / Syed Hamza Mahmood | To be confirmed |
| SF2 | Selcuk Kaan Yazici vs Uzayr Shahid | Scheduled |
Performance Notes
- Front-runner form: Rehaan Nandi has dropped just three games in R16, underscoring top-seed status.
- Statement wins: Armaan Kedia backed up a clutch R16 match tiebreak with a 6-0, 6-0 quarterfinal, indicating sharp upward momentum.
- Big-serving presence: Selcuk Kaan Yazici has navigated efficiently into the last four; his duel with Uzayr Shahid promises contrasting tempos and aggressive baseline exchanges.
Today’s Order of Play — Monday, January 12, 2026
Status: As of publication time, the official Order of Play for Monday is not yet posted by the referee. Please check back frequently for updates.
| Time | Court | Match | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | TBA | Order of Play to be announced by the tournament desk |
For live scheduling updates, visit the Official Tournament Page.
Looking Ahead: Scheduled Highlights
Based on the latest postings, the semifinals are slated for Saturday, January 17:
| Date | Time | Court | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 17 | 08:00 | Court 1 | SF1: Armaan Kedia vs Winner of Rehaan Nandi / Syed Hamza Mahmood |
| Sat, Jan 17 | 08:00 | Court 3 | SF2: Selcuk Kaan Yazici vs Uzayr Shahid |
How to Follow
- Live draws, Order of Play, and results: uaetennis.ae
- Venue updates will be posted courtside; players should verify any NB (not-before) times with the referee.
Editor’s Note
All match times and court assignments are subject to change by the tournament referee. Walkovers recorded in the draw reflect official results as published at the time of writing.