365 Open Sports - U16 Girls, Dubai — Day 2 Analysis and Order of Play (Saturday, January 10, 2026)
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10/01/2026365 Open Sports - U16 Girls, Dubai — Day 2 Analysis and Order of Play (Saturday, January 10, 2026)
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter: Day 2 overview for the 365 Open Sports - U16 Girls in Dubai, with key contenders, bracket outlook, and today’s Saturday, January 10, 2026 order of play.
Tournament Overview
Event: 365 Open Sports - U16 Girls | City: Dubai | Dates: January 9–18, 2026 | Surface: Hard | Format: Singles (non-team)
Day 2 in Dubai ushers in the early stages of the main draw for the U16 Girls, with a compact field and several byes shaping an accelerated path to the quarterfinals. The event is part of the UAE Tennis Federation calendar, offering a valuable competitive window for rising junior players on hard courts that reward first-strike intent and clean footwork.
- Main Draw Size: 16
- Qualifying Draw Size: 8
- Entry Fee: AED 165
- Official Link: Tournament Page
Key Entrants and Early Bracket Shape
Based on the published bracket, several contenders have byes into the last 8, creating a draw where one Round of 16 match decides the final quarterfinal place. Notable entrants on the list include Ayushi Megchiani (Rank 4), Chinemerem Uzokwe (Rank 8), Anaya Loungani (Rank 11), Alena Semenova (Rank 24), Goonj Mathur (Rank 25), Ayumi Khan (Rank 29), Ailin Turdieva (Rank 43), and Zeinab Ghazal (Rank 43), alongside emerging names such as Cleopatra Carnes, Erin Hubert, Raaya Haq, and Aryna Zhaliazouskaya.
Projected Quarterfinal Pairings
- Chinemerem Uzokwe vs Winner of Erin Hubert / Raaya Haq
- Goonj Mathur vs Aryna Zhaliazouskaya
- Ailin Turdieva vs Zeinab Ghazal
- Cleopatra Carnes vs Ayumi Khan
This layout promises contrasting styles: Mathur’s compact tempo against Zhaliazouskaya’s ball-striking, Turdieva’s court coverage versus Ghazal’s baseline weight, and a power-versus-precision test between Carnes and Khan. Uzokwe, among the higher-ranked entrants, awaits the lone R16 winner, positioning her for a fresh quarterfinal start.
What Matters on Dubai Hard Courts
- Serve plus one: First-ball forehand control should be decisive, especially in shorter exchanges.
- Return depth: Neutralizing second serves will tilt rallies; deeper returns shrink time and space.
- Transitions: Opportunistic net looks can finish points efficiently in junior hard-court patterns.
Today’s Order of Play — Saturday, January 10, 2026
Note: Times and courts are to be confirmed by the referee. Please check the live board on-site and the official page for updates: UAE Tennis Federation Tournament Page.
| No. | Round | Match | Court | Not Before | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R16 | Erin Hubert vs Raaya Haq | TBC | TBC | Main Draw R16 |
| 2 | QF | Goonj Mathur vs Aryna Zhaliazouskaya | TBC | TBC | To be scheduled |
| 3 | QF | Ailin Turdieva vs Zeinab Ghazal | TBC | TBC | To be scheduled |
| 4 | QF | Cleopatra Carnes vs Ayumi Khan | TBC | TBC | To be scheduled |
| 5 | QF | Chinemerem Uzokwe vs Winner of Hubert/Haq | TBC | After R16 completes | Pending R16 result |
Scheduling advisory: The quarterfinals listed above are configured by the draw and will be sequenced by the referee once the R16 match is completed and court availability is confirmed.
How to Follow
For live scheduling, draws, and official communications, visit the event hub: UAE Tennis — 365 Open Sports - U16 Girls.
Final Word
With a single live Round of 16 decider and a clear quarterfinal grid, Saturday in Dubai should move swiftly. Expect assertive baseline play and the importance of holding serve to feature prominently as the U16 Girls field shapes its semifinal lineup.