Road to MADO B/S06 – TUSA Tennis BU12 Championships: Midweek Analysis and Wednesday Order of Play
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10/09/2025Road to MADO B/S06 – TUSA Tennis BU12 Championships: Midweek Analysis and Wednesday Order of Play
Midweek momentum in Dubai: key breakthroughs, standout performances, and today’s Order of Play for the Boys’ U12 Road to MADO B/S06 at THE on hard courts.
Tournament Overview
Road to MADO B/S06 - TUSA Tennis BU12 Championships is in full swing in Dubai from 5–14 September 2025. The Boys’ U12 main draw features 32 players competing on hard courts for Trophies, with pathway points on offer as part of the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open.
| City | Dubai |
| Dates | 5–14 September 2025 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Main Draw | 32 |
| Qualifying | 16 |
| Prize | Trophies |
| Category | Boys 12U |
| Official page | Tournament Link |
Draw Picture and Momentum Check
With the round of 16 complete and two quarterfinals already settled, a compelling balance has emerged between the top seed’s consistency and several surging challengers.
- #1 Yezid Baccouche (THE) advanced with authority in R16, 6-1, 6-2, and now faces a familiar club foe.
- Shiva Bajaj (THE) posted a composed win in R16 over Rudra Bajaj, 6-4, 6-3, setting up a top-court clash.
- Akachukwu Uzokwe (C.F) has strung together statement wins: R16 over Haru Ota, 6-4, 6-1, then QF over Paul Dorie, 7-5, 6-4.
- Ali Al Ali (ABU) has been clinical: R16 over Uzayr Shahid, 6-1, 6-1, followed by a QF masterclass vs Nabil El Tawil, 6-0, 6-0.
- Guillaume Dorie (PRO) defeated Yusuf Mulla in R16, 6-3, 6-2; he meets a high-seed test next.
- #2 Kamil Rtel Bennani (SMA) moved past Ayaan Abdul Kader in R16, 6-1, 6-2, and now enters a marquee quarterfinal.
Quarterfinals: Status at a Glance
| Match | Status / Score |
|---|---|
| Yezid Baccouche (THE) vs Shiva Bajaj (THE) | To be played |
| Akachukwu Uzokwe (C.F) vs Paul Dorie (PRO) | Uzokwe won 7-5, 6-4 |
| Ali Al Ali (ABU) vs Nabil El Tawil (ZAY) | Al Ali won 6-0, 6-0 |
| Guillaume Dorie (PRO) vs Kamil Rtel Bennani (SMA) | To be played |
That sets up provisional semifinals: Uzokwe awaits the winner of Baccouche vs Bajaj, while Al Ali faces the winner of Dorie vs Rtel Bennani.
Today, Wednesday, September 10, 2025 – Order of Play
Note: Sequence listed; exact court assignments and start times are subject to on-site scheduling and may be updated by the referee.
- Quarterfinal: Yezid Baccouche (THE) vs Shiva Bajaj (THE) – Court TBA, Time TBA
- Quarterfinal: Guillaume Dorie (PRO) vs Kamil Rtel Bennani (SMA) – Court TBA, Time TBA
- Semifinal: Akachukwu Uzokwe (C.F) vs Winner of Baccouche/Bajaj – Court TBA, Time TBA
- Semifinal: Ali Al Ali (ABU) vs Winner of Dorie/Rtel Bennani – Court TBA, Time TBA
What to Watch
- Top-seed test: Baccouche’s baseline control vs Bajaj’s counterpunching from the same club ecosystem.
- Serving lanes: Rtel Bennani’s first-serve patterns against Dorie’s return depth could decide short-point battles.
- Conversion rates: Uzokwe and Al Ali are trending up on break-point conversion; maintaining that efficiency is pivotal in best-of-three junior formats.
Notes and Logistics
Follow live updates, draws, and any schedule adjustments on the official tournament page. All matches are played on hard courts in Dubai. The order of play is subject to change at the discretion of the tournament referee.