Road to MADO B/S06 – TUSA Tennis GU12 Championships: Midweek Checkpoint and Tuesday Update
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09/09/2025Road to MADO B/S06 – TUSA Tennis GU12 Championships: Midweek Checkpoint and Tuesday Update
Midweek analysis from Dubai as the Girls’ U12 main draw narrows. Semifinal picture takes shape, standout performers emerge, and Tuesday’s order of play is pending publication.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road to MADO B/S06 – TUSA Tennis GU12 Championships
City: Dubai
Dates: 5–14 September 2025
Surface: Hard
Draw sizes: Main Draw 16, Qualifying 32
Category: Girls’ U12
Entry fee: AED 0
Series: Road to the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open pathway
The first week in Dubai has delivered quality junior tennis and decisive results across the Girls’ U12 field. With the semifinal lineup nearly complete, the focus shifts to recovery, preparation, and match scheduling in the build-up to the weekend’s finale.
Key Results So Far
- Elizaveta Korobova (1) advanced via first-round bye and then overpowered Amna Amin in the quarterfinals 6-1, 6-0. Clean striking and disciplined patterns have her through to the last four.
- Emilia Balkanyi authored one of the week’s guttiest wins in the R16, edging Maya Kanbargimath in a match tiebreak 6-4, 4-6, 10-8, then backed it up by beating Melissa Tatlieva 6-4, 7-6(3) to book a semifinal against Korobova.
- Uchechukwu Uzokwe has been efficient and ruthless, rolling past Elif Sacli 6-2, 6-0 in the quarterfinals after receiving a first-round bye. Her tempo control and first-strike tennis have stood out.
- Reet Khanna impressed in the R16 with a 6-2, 6-0 win over Khadijah Mulla. Her quarterfinal against Miraaya Thimaya is pending completion on the official sheet.
- Miraaya Thimaya appears to have advanced from the R16 over Annabel Alnasser with a reported straight-sets score of 6-2, 6-1 (awaiting final confirmation), setting up a high-quality clash with Khanna.
Semifinal Picture
| Semifinal | Match | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SF 1 | Elizaveta Korobova vs Emilia Balkanyi | Contrast of styles: Korobova’s depth vs Balkanyi’s variety and clutch tiebreak play. |
| SF 2 | Uchechukwu Uzokwe vs Winner of Reet Khanna / Miraaya Thimaya | Uzokwe’s pace and first-strike patterns face either Khanna’s court coverage or Thimaya’s counterpunching. |
Today’s Order of Play — Tuesday, September 9, 2025
As of publication, the tournament portal has not posted an official Order of Play for Tuesday. With the semifinalists nearly set and multiple weekend sessions already listed, today functions as a scheduling window for practice, physio, and recovery.
| Court | Time | Match |
|---|---|---|
| — | — | To be announced on the official portal. |
Note: The next published sessions on the portal reference late-week play (Friday–Saturday), including semifinal placeholders. Please check back for Tuesday updates.
What to Watch For
- Serve + first ball: Korobova and Uzokwe have been winning early in rallies; opponents must neutralize the first strike.
- Big points: Balkanyi’s 7-6(3) set in the quarters underlines her poise in pressure moments.
- Transitional patterns: Khanna’s court-speed and early take-backs could be pivotal if she completes the QF and meets Uzokwe.
Conditions and Preparation
Dubai’s hard courts reward clean footwork and balance through contact. Evening sessions typically bring slightly slower, more playable conditions, placing a premium on fitness and point construction. Expect teams to manage hydration and recovery carefully on this midweek date.
Stat Corner
- Korobova conceded just one game in her quarterfinal.
- Balkanyi has already navigated a deciding match tiebreak and a set tiebreak—valuable seasoning ahead of a top-seed clash.
- Uzokwe is yet to drop a set and has lost only two games in the quarters.
Follow Live
For official schedules, draws, and results, visit the tournament page: UAE Tennis Federation – Event Hub.