Semifinal Friday: Road To MADO A/S3 – 2nd Fujairah Tennis Championships BU12
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02/10/2026Semifinal Friday: Road To MADO A/S3 – 2nd Fujairah Tennis Championships BU12
From Fujairah’s hard courts, the Boys’ U12 main draw narrows to four. Here is the tournament overview, form guide, and the Friday, October 2, 2026 order of play.
Tournament Overview
Road To MADO A/S3 - 2nd Fujairah Tennis Championships BU12 enters its decisive weekend in Fujairah, running from September 25 to October 4, 2026. Staged on hard courts and played with the Wilson US Open ball, the event features a 32-player main draw and an 8-player qualifying draw. As part of the UAE Tennis Federation’s Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open (MADO) pathway, results here influence season-long standings for rising talents in the Boys’ 12 & Under category. The champion will also receive a 2750 voucher or equipment prize.
- City: Fujairah
- Dates: Sep 25 – Oct 4, 2026
- Surface: Hard
- Main Draw Size: 32
- Qualifying Draw Size: 8
- Official Ball: Wilson US Open
- Prize: 2750 voucher or equipment
- Series: Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
For live updates and official communications, visit the tournament page.
Form Guide: The Final Four
Semifinal 1 — Yezid BACCOUCHE (IND) vs Daniel MATIS (JTP)
- Yezid Baccouche def. Ahmet Efe Sacli 6-0, 6-0 (R16)
- Yezid Baccouche def. Yousef Lahyani 6-2, 6-2 (QF)
- Daniel Matis def. Roman Pumpyanskiy 2-6, 6-2, 10-4 (R16)
- Daniel Matis def. Etienne Dcunha 6-1, 6-2 (QF)
Baccouche has been clinical, dropping just four games across two rounds. Matis showed resilience in a comeback super-tiebreak win in R16, then accelerated with a commanding quarterfinal. This is a contrast in rhythms: Baccouche’s assertive first-strike patterns against Matis’s adjust-and-accelerate cadence.
Semifinal 2 — Liam BLIT-ZHENG (IND) vs Akachukwu UZOKWE (C.F)
- Liam Blit‑Zheng def. Platon Kadenskii‑Bezrukov 6-0, 6-0 (R32)
- Liam Blit‑Zheng def. Shahryar Alimadadi 6-1, 6-1 (R16)
- Liam Blit‑Zheng def. Ahmed Soliman 6-1, 6-4 (QF)
- Akachukwu Uzokwe def. Adrian Kafili 6-0, 6-0 (R16)
- Akachukwu Uzokwe def. Aarish Madaan 6-0, 6-3 (QF)
Blit‑Zheng has conceded just seven games in three rounds, while Uzokwe has yielded only three games since the Round of 16. Expect extended, physical exchanges testing balance between depth control and finishing intent.
Stat snapshot
| Player | Sets (W–L) | Games (W–L) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yezid Baccouche | 4–0 | 24–4 | Imposing on return; front‑foot baseline pressure |
| Daniel Matis | 3–1 (+ MTB) | 20–11 | Recovered after slow R16 start; clean QF |
| Liam Blit‑Zheng | 6–0 | 36–7 | High first‑ball efficiency; minimal leakage |
| Akachukwu Uzokwe | 4–0 | 24–3 | Consistent depth; strong court coverage |
Note: Games tallies exclude super‑tiebreak points; order of play and courts are subject to on‑site adjustments.
Today: Friday, October 2, 2026 — Order of Play
The semifinals headline Friday in Fujairah. Times and courts are TBC; please confirm on the official tournament page before attending.
| Round | Match | Court | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semifinal | Yezid BACCOUCHE (IND) vs Daniel MATIS (JTP) | TBC | TBC |
| Semifinal | Liam BLIT‑ZHENG (IND) vs Akachukwu UZOKWE (C.F) | TBC | TBC |
What to Watch
- First‑strike vs. counter‑punch: Can Baccouche keep Matis on the back foot early in rallies?
- Hold pressure: Blit‑Zheng’s service holds have set the tone—Uzokwe’s return depth will be the counter.
- Shot tolerance: With the Wilson US Open ball on hard courts, managing height and depth over long exchanges will matter.
Officials & Equipment
Matches are played on hard courts with the Wilson US Open ball. The order of play may be updated during the day in consultation with officiating staff and event control.
Follow live updates, draws, and any schedule changes via the UAE Tennis Federation tournament hub.