ONS JABUER TENNIS ACADEMY MENS OPEN — Wednesday, October 28, 2026: Quarterfinal Momentum in Dubai

ONS JABUER TENNIS ACADEMY MENS OPEN — Wednesday, October 28, 2026: Quarterfinal Momentum in Dubai
At the ONS JABUER TENNIS ACADEMY MENS OPEN in Dubai, Wednesday brings a pivotal set of quarterfinals as Artemiy Solovev and Rahil Rizvie wait to learn their semifinal opponents. Here is the tournament overview and today’s Order of Play.
Tournament Overview
The ONS JABUER TENNIS ACADEMY MENS OPEN (Pro Circuit, Men) in Dubai is into its decisive midweek phase on the hard courts, running from October 23 to November 1, 2026. A compact 16-player main draw has delivered efficient early-round action, and Wednesday now centers on completing the quarterfinal lineup for the semifinals.
Two semifinal spots are already assured, with Artemiy Solovev and Rahil Rizvie advancing. The remaining quarterfinals today will determine who joins them in the last four.
Main Draw Picture After Early Rounds
- Set for the Semifinals: Rahil Rizvie (Sri Lanka) and Artemiy Solovev.
- Quarterfinals completed: Rizvie advanced via walkover against Suramya Pandey; Solovev defeated Abdulrahman Al Marzooqi in straight sets.
- Quarterfinals to be completed today: Radu Pop vs Serge Rached and Leon Wojciechowski vs Petr Rudenkov.
Key Results and Status
| Round | Match | Score / Status |
|---|---|---|
| R16 | Rahil Rizvie def. Santiago De Pablo | 6-2, 6-1 |
| R16 | Radu Pop def. Abdelmonem Sultan | 6-3, 6-1 |
| R16 | Serge Rached def. Manan Ahuja | W.O. |
| R16 | Leon Wojciechowski def. Salim Alnaqbi | 6-2, 6-0 |
| R16 | Petr Rudenkov def. Muhammad Bilal (Pakistan) | 6-1, 6-1 |
| R16 | Abdulrahman Al Marzooqi def. Diego Calderon Estevez | W.O. |
| R16 | Suramya Pandey | BYE |
| R16 | Artemiy Solovev | BYE |
| QF | Rahil Rizvie def. Suramya Pandey | W.O. |
| QF | Artemiy Solovev def. Abdulrahman Al Marzooqi | 6-4, 6-2 |
| QF | Radu Pop vs Serge Rached | To be played |
| QF | Leon Wojciechowski vs Petr Rudenkov | To be played |
| SF | Rahil Rizvie vs Winner of Pop/Rached | Pending |
| SF | Winner of Wojciechowski/Rudenkov vs Artemiy Solovev | Pending |
Players to Watch
- Artemiy Solovev (Rank 8): Clean, first-strike patterns on hard courts have put him into the last four without dropping a set.
- Rahil Rizvie (Rank 63, Sri Lanka): Breezed through R16, then advanced by walkover in the quarters; his aggressive return position has been a key weapon.
- Radu Pop (Rank 31) vs Serge Rached (Rank 45): An all-365-club clash of styles—Pop’s linear pace against Rached’s counter-punching.
- Leon Wojciechowski (Rank 32) vs Petr Rudenkov (Rank 16): Form test for Leon against one of the draw’s higher-ranked ball-strikers.
Conditions and Tactical Notes
Daytime conditions have been quick with lively bounce off the hard surface. Players finding depth early in rallies are reaping rewards, while second-serve protection is proving crucial as the draw tightens.
Fast Facts
- City: Dubai
- Surface: Hard
- Main Draw Size: 16
- Age Group: Pro Circuit — Men
- Tournament Link: Official Page
Today’s Order of Play — Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Quarterfinal match times are TBA and subject to the referee’s confirmation. Please check the official tournament page for live updates.
- Quarterfinal: Radu Pop (Rank 31, Club 365) vs Serge Rached (Rank 45, Club 365) — Time: TBA
- Quarterfinal: Leon Wojciechowski (Rank 32, Club 365) vs Petr Rudenkov (Rank 16, Club IND) — Time: TBA
What’s at stake: Winners will book semifinal dates with Rahil Rizvie and Artemiy Solovev, finalizing the last-four lineup heading into the weekend.
