Semifinal Spotlight in Fujairah: Road To MADO A/S3 - 4th Fujairah ITF WC BU18 Championships (Wednesday, October 22, 2025)
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22/10/2025Semifinal Spotlight in Fujairah: Road To MADO A/S3 - 4th Fujairah ITF WC BU18 Championships (Wednesday, October 22, 2025)
Comprehensive mid-week analysis and today’s provisional Order of Play as the Boys’ U18 field in Fujairah narrows to four: Farah, Wojciechowski, Zecheru, and Malik.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road To MADO A/S3 - 4th Fujairah ITF WC BU18 Championships
City: Fujairah
Dates: October 17–26, 2025
Category: Boys U18 (Singles)
Surface: Hard
Main Draw: 32 | Qualifying: 8
Entry Fee: 0 | Prize Money: 800 Vouchers
Road To: Counts toward the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open pathway
- The draw has moved briskly into the semifinals with a blend of decisive wins and several walkovers that shaped the week’s rhythm.
- Play has rewarded first-strike tennis and strong returns on the hard courts of Fujairah.
- The final is slated for the closing weekend, with today’s winners advancing.
State of the Draw (as of Wednesday morning)
Quarterfinals concluded with convincing performances from the top performers. Two semifinals are now set:
- Ralph FARAH (RAC) vs Leon WOJCIECHOWSKI (365)
- Tudor ZECHERU (Romania) vs Ayaan MALIK (Pakistan, WEL)
Notably, Leon Wojciechowski has already navigated two pressure moments—a tie-break and a match tie-break—while Ayaan Malik and Tudor Zecheru have advanced without dropping a set on court. Ralph Farah enters today with fresh legs after a run that featured two early walkovers and a commanding quarterfinal display.
Semifinalists: Form Check
| Player | Club/Nation | Path to SF | Sets Lost | Key Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph FARAH | RAC | R32 W/O vs Chaturvedi; R16 W/O vs Bukadida; QF def. Pratap 6-2, 6-2 | 0 (on-court) | Fresh, efficient quarterfinal |
| Leon WOJCIECHOWSKI | 365 | R32 def. Muhtar 6-2, 7-6(4); R16 def. Solovev 3-6, 6-3, [10-7]; QF def. Rizvie 6-4, 6-2 | 1 | Battle-tested in breakers |
| Tudor ZECHERU | Romania | R32 BYE; R16 W/O vs Nair; QF def. Uchil 6-0, 6-1 | 0 | Dominant baseline control |
| Ayaan MALIK | Pakistan (WEL) | R32 BYE; R16 def. G. Sabet 6-4, 6-0; QF def. Raghuvanshi 6-1, 6-4 | 0 | Clean, high-percentage hitting |
Tactical Keys
- Farah vs Wojciechowski: Farah’s first-strike clarity versus Wojciechowski’s proven resilience in tight moments. Early service holds will be pivotal.
- Zecheru vs Malik: Zecheru’s depth and direction against Malik’s tempo control. The backhand exchange could decide court positioning.
- Return Games: On Fujairah’s hard courts, the player who turns neutral returns into early offense has consistently dictated rallies.
Today’s Order of Play — Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Official court allocations and start times are pending publication. The following is the confirmed match lineup; times are listed as TBA. Please consult the tournament page for live updates.
| Court | Time | Round | Match | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Court | TBA | Semifinal | Ralph FARAH (RAC) vs Leon WOJCIECHOWSKI (365) | Awaiting time assignment |
| Court 1 | TBA | Semifinal | Tudor ZECHERU (Romania) vs Ayaan MALIK (Pakistan, WEL) | Awaiting time assignment |
Notes and Viewing
For real-time court allocations, start times, and live scoring, visit the official tournament page: UAE Tennis Federation — Fujairah BU18.
What We’re Watching
- Serve +1 patterns: Who wins the first four shots more often?
- Break-point conversion: Leon’s clutch record vs Ralph’s clean scoreboard management.
- Depth disciplines: Can Malik push Zecheru off the baseline early, or will Tudor’s depth pin Ayaan back?
With a place in the final at stake, expect compact, high-intensity exchanges and a premium on first-serve percentage. The road to the weekend in Fujairah runs straight through two compelling semifinals today.