Cranleigh U14 Boys Tournament, Abu Dhabi — Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Analysis and Order of Play

Cranleigh U14 Boys Tournament, Abu Dhabi — Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Analysis and Order of Play
Comprehensive analysis of the Cranleigh U14 Boys Tournament in Abu Dhabi as of Tuesday, February 24, 2026: key results, standout performers, and today’s order of play status. Selcuk Kaan Yazici clinches the title with a straight-sets victory in the final.
Tournament Overview
Event: Cranleigh U14 Boys Tournament (Boys 14) • Hard Court • Official Ball: Prince • Entry Fee: AED 125
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Dates: February 20 to March 1, 2026
Main Draw Snapshot
The boys’ singles main draw has concluded with Selcuk Kaan Yazici crowned champion after an assured, straight-sets run through the knockout stages.
| Round | Matchup | Score | Outcome / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinal | Takeru Kamiki vs BYE | — | Kamiki advanced to SF |
| Quarterfinal | Adam Wild Ali vs Robert Volya | W.O. | Wild Ali advanced by walkover |
| Quarterfinal | Akachukwu Uzokwe def. Nabil El Tawil | 6-0, 6-0 | Uzokwe advanced |
| Quarterfinal | Selcuk Kaan Yazici def. Ansh Vyas | 6-1, 6-3 | Yazici advanced |
| Semifinal | Adam Wild Ali def. Takeru Kamiki | 6-1, 6-0 | Wild Ali to final |
| Semifinal | Selcuk Kaan Yazici def. Akachukwu Uzokwe | 6-1, 6-2 | Yazici to final |
| Final | Selcuk Kaan Yazici def. Adam Wild Ali | 6-3, 7-6 | Champion: Yazici |
Key Storylines
- ChampionDlevel consistency: Selcuk Kaan Yazici completed the title run without dropping a set, sealing the trophy with a composed 7-6 second set in the final.
- Breakthrough finalist: Adam Wild Ali capitalized on a quarterfinal walkover and delivered a dominant semifinal to reach the championship match.
- Statement win: Akachukwu Uzokwe7s 6-0, 6-0 in the quarterfinal was one of the event7s most commanding scorelines.
- Bracket dynamics: With an eight-player main draw, Takeru Kamiki progressed via a first-round bye but met a sharp Wild Ali in the semifinal.
Ranking Context
The participant list featured a blend of established and emerging names. A brief snapshot:
- Selcuk Kaan Yazici (Entry ranking: 34) converted ranking status into silverware.
- Takeru Kamiki (29) reached the last four.
- Adam Wild Ali (141) outperformed his entry ranking to reach the final.
Note: Rankings reflect the tournament7s participant list and are not seeding numbers.
What This Means
Yazici7s run underscores strong form at U14 level in the UAE circuit, while Wild Ali7s surge to the final signals a player on the rise. For Uzokwe and Kamiki, quarterfinal and semifinal appearances, respectively, provide a platform for the next events on hard courts.
Today7s Order of Play 2D Tuesday, February 24, 2026
As of publication, no official order of play has been released for today. The main draw has concluded, and any court usage may be designated for practice or event operations.
| Court | Time | Round | Match | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court 1 | TBC |
