365 Open Sports – U14 Boys (Dubai): Champion Crowned, Monday Order of Play, and Key Takeaways
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10/11/2025365 Open Sports – U14 Boys (Dubai): Champion Crowned, Monday Order of Play, and Key Takeaways
UAE Tennis Federation AI Report on the 365 Open Sports – U14 Boys in Dubai: tournament overview, final recap, standout performers, and the Monday, November 10, 2025 order of play.
Tournament Overview
Event: 365 Open Sports – U14 Boys
City: Dubai, UAE
Dates: October 24 to November 11, 2025
Surface: Hard
Main Draw: 32 | Qualifying: 8
Category: U14 Boys (Singles)
After two and a half weeks of competitive junior tennis on Dubai hard courts, the U14 Boys draw has concluded in style. Dhruv Abraham (EMI) captured the title, defeating Balaamir Bekbergen (365, Kazakhstan) in a match tie-break shootout in the final.
| Champion | Runner-up | Score (Final) |
|---|---|---|
| Dhruv Abraham (EMI) | Balaamir Bekbergen (365, KAZ) | 5-7, 7-6, 10-4 |
Final Recap
How the Final Was Won
Abraham overturned a one-set deficit with composed baseline patterns and improved first-serve accuracy under pressure. After Bekbergen edged a tight opening set, Abraham elevated his return depth to force short replies, pinning the Kazakh into backhand exchanges. In the match tie-break, Abraham’s shot selection—particularly the wide serve followed by the forehand into open space—proved decisive.
- Momentum swing: From 5-7 down in sets to a clutch 7-6 second set, Abraham carried the belief into the match tie-break.
- Keys: Depth on the second-serve return, smarter direction changes, and controlled aggression on big points.
- Resilience: Stayed patient in longer rallies, absorbing Bekbergen’s pace and countering with height and margin when needed.
Paths to the Final
| Round | Dhruv Abraham (EMI) | Score | Balaamir Bekbergen (365, KAZ) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R32 | def. Sami Khoury (PRO) | 6-2, 6-4 | def. Bruno Salinero (PBI) | 6-2, 6-3 |
| R16 | def. Yusuf Mulla (IND) | 6-2, 6-1 | def. Dhruv Goyal (TOP) | 6-0, 6-1 |
| QF | def. Paolo Eid (365) | 6-1, 7-6 | def. Yash Thomas (GLO) | 6-2, 6-1 |
| SF | def. Yahia Karkouri (SMA) | 3-6, 6-3, 10-6 | def. Karthik Nair (EMI) | 6-0, 6-4 |
| Final | def. Balaamir Bekbergen | 5-7, 7-6, 10-4 | lost to Dhruv Abraham | 7-5, 6-7, 4-10 |
Standout Performers and Notable Results
- Yahia Karkouri (SMA): Dominant through QF—R16: 6-0, 6-0 and QF: 6-1, 6-0—before falling in a match tie-break in the semis to the eventual champion.
- Karthik Nair (EMI): Navigated a tricky section, including a retirement-affected R16, then pushed through a match tie-break in the QF before meeting a red-hot Bekbergen.
- Takeru Kamiki (PBI): Survived a thriller in R16 (7-5, 6-7, 10-8) and showed shot tolerance and composure in late points.
- Viaan Shetty (TOP): Came through qualifying and reached the QF—an excellent week of progress at U14 level.
- Omar Yousry (EGY): Won one of the week’s closest R32 battles, rallying to take a match tie-break, 4-6, 6-2, 11-9.
By the Numbers
- Match tie-break deciders (MD): Several pivotal encounters, including both semifinals on one side and the championship match.
- Walkovers (MD): 8 total across early rounds (player withdrawals influenced a few sections of the draw).
- Retirements (MD): 2 (including one in R16 that altered the lower-quarter dynamics).
- Most dominant scoreline: 6-0, 6-0 (R16, Karkouri).
Today’s Order of Play — Monday, November 10, 2025
With the U14 Boys singles title decided, there are no official U14 Boys matches scheduled today at this event. Please refer to the official page for any ceremony timings or last-minute schedule updates.
| Court | Start | Match | Round | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No U14 Boys matches scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025. | ||||
Live updates and any late changes will appear on the UAE Tennis Federation tournament page.
Coach’s Corner
For players and coaches, this event underscored the value of building point patterns on hard courts: serve plus one, deep cross-court control, and using height over the net to manage pressure. Across the final weekend, winners consistently converted neutral rallies by stepping inside the baseline on short balls rather than over-pressing from defense.
Looking Ahead
- Awards and closing formalities are slated around the tournament’s end date (November 11).
- Ranking updates will reflect results once the event is fully closed in the system.
- Players should consult their coaches to set micro-goals from match analytics—return depth, first-serve percentage, and neutral-ball tolerance were decisive metrics this week.
Acknowledgments
The UAE Tennis Federation thanks players, coaches, parents, officials, and venue staff for their dedication throughout the 365 Open Sports – U14 Boys. See you at the next stop on the junior circuit.