Cranleigh U14 Boys Tournament, Abu Dhabi — Monday, February 23, 2026 Update
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23/02/2026Cranleigh U14 Boys Tournament, Abu Dhabi — Monday, February 23, 2026 Update
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter analysis: Selcuk Kaan Yazici crowned champion of the Cranleigh U14 Boys Tournament in Abu Dhabi; Monday Order of Play status and key takeaways.
Tournament Overview
Event: Cranleigh U14 Boys Tournament (Boys 14) — Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dates: February 20 – March 1, 2026
Surface: Hard
Main Draw: 8 players | Qualifying: 8 players
Official Ball: Prince
Entry Fee: AED 125
Teams/Doubles: Individual event; no doubles draw listed.
By Monday, February 23, 2026, the boys’ singles main draw has concluded with Selcuk Kaan Yazici (SAM, Turkey) lifting the title after a composed, front‑running performance across all rounds. The tournament page is available here: Official tournament link.
Results Recap
| Round | Match | Score / Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinal | Takeru Kamiki (PBI) def. Bye | Advanced |
| Quarterfinal | Adam WILD ALI (RAC) def. Robert VOLYA (ATL) | W.O. (walkover) |
| Quarterfinal | Akachukwu UZOKWE (C.F) def. Nabil EL TAWIL (GLO) | 6-0, 6-0 |
| Quarterfinal | Selcuk Kaan Yazici (SAM, TUR) def. Ansh VYAS (IND) | 6-1, 6-3 |
| Semifinal | Adam WILD ALI (RAC) def. Takeru Kamiki (PBI) | 6-1, 6-0 |
| Semifinal | Selcuk Kaan Yazici (SAM, TUR) def. Akachukwu UZOKWE (C.F) | 6-1, 6-2 |
| Final | Selcuk Kaan Yazici (SAM, TUR) def. Adam WILD ALI (RAC) | 6-3, 7-6 |
Champion’s Path — Selcuk Kaan Yazici
- QF: def. Ansh VYAS 6-1, 6-3
- SF: def. Akachukwu UZOKWE 6-1, 6-2
- Final: def. Adam WILD ALI 6-3, 7-6
Notable Performances
- Adam WILD ALI (RAC): Reached the final, powered by a dominant 6-1, 6-0 semifinal after advancing via walkover in the quarterfinals.
- Akachukwu UZOKWE (C.F): Posted a flawless 6-0, 6-0 in the quarterfinals and made the last four.
- Takeru Kamiki (PBI): Advanced from a quarterfinal bye and faced a high-tempo semifinal against Adam.
- Robert VOLYA (ATL): Withdrew in the quarterfinals (W.O.).
Key Numbers
- 0 sets lost by champion Selcuk Kaan Yazici.
- 16 total games conceded by the champion across three matches (4 + 3 + 9).
- 1 walkover recorded (QF: Adam WILD ALI vs Robert VOLYA).
Top Takeaways
- Composure under pressure: Selcuk closed the final in a second‑set tiebreak scenario, preserving a straight‑sets run.
- Momentum matters: Early scoreboard pressure from strong first sets decided most matches quickly this week.
- Depth on hard courts: The hard surface rewarded first‑strike tennis and clean serving throughout the draw.
Order of Play — Monday, February 23, 2026
As of this update on Monday, February 23, 2026, the organizers have not published an official Order of Play for today. With the singles main draw concluded, please monitor the tournament page for any court allocations, practice windows, or ceremony notices. All times will be local (GST) once posted.
| Court | Time (GST) | Match | Round | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Order of Play not yet published | — | Pending update |
How to stay updated
For real‑time updates, keep an eye on the official page linked above. Once the federation releases today’s schedule, this section will reflect the posted times and court assignments.
Notes for Participants and Parents
- Please check in advance for any practice court bookings and arrival windows.
- Confirm call times with officials once the daily schedule is released.
Contact
For inquiries, use the federation channels listed on the event portal.