Semifinal Friday at the Ons Jabeur Tennis Academy Mens Open, Dubai
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23/10/2026Semifinal Friday at the Ons Jabeur Tennis Academy Mens Open, Dubai
With the field down to four, Suramya Pandey faces Maikel Ninaber and Salim Alnaqbi meets Artemiy Solovev on Friday, October 23, 2026, as the Pro Circuit event in Dubai reaches the semifinals on hard courts.
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter
Tournament Overview
The Ons Jabeur Tennis Academy Mens Open in Dubai is entering its decisive weekend. Staged on hard courts from October 16 October 25, 2026, the Pro Circuit mens event features a 16-player main draw and an 8-player qualifying field. The fast surface has rewarded proactive first-strike tennis and clean serving, setting the stage for two compelling semifinals.
- City: Dubai
- Surface: Hard
- Category: Pro Circuit Men
- Main Draw Size: 16
- Qualifying Draw Size: 8
- Event Dates: October 16 25, 2026
- Official page: uaetennis.ae tournament hub
The Story So Far
The quarterfinals confirmed a high-caliber last four:
- Suramya Pandey has powered through without dropping a set, including a commanding 62, 60 win in the quarters after a composed 63, 75 in the Round of 16.
- Maikel Ninaber handled pressure in a first-match tiebreak and then accelerated, advancing with 61, 76 (TB 73) and 61, 61 scorelines.
- Artemiy Solovev blended clean starts and clutch play, posting 60, 63 and 76(5), 62.
- Salim Alnaqbi progressed via back-to-back walkovers (W.O.), arriving fresh but without match reps this week.
Semifinal Line-up
Two contrasting bouts headline Friday:
- Suramya Pandey vs Maikel Ninaber
- Salim Alnaqbi vs Artemiy Solovev
Road to the Semifinals
| Player | R16 | QF | Sets Lost | Games (WL) | Notes |
| Suramya Pandey | def. Robert Lemm 63, 75 | def. Olusegun Oluwole 62, 60 | 0 | 2510 | Assertive baseline control |
| Maikel Ninaber | def. Manan Ahuja 61, 76 (73) | def. Abdelmonem Sultan 61, 61 | 0 | 259 | Clutch in tiebreaks; efficient holds |
| Salim Alnaqbi | W.O. vs Abdo Wehbe | W.O. vs Petr Rudenkov | 0 | 00 | Fresh but untested this week |
| Artemiy Solovev | def. Nikolay Paderov 60, 63 | def. Christian Christoffersen 76 (75), 62 | 0 | 2511 | Fast starts; strong in key points |
Key Talking Points
- Perfect records: All three players who have competed on court Pandey, Ninaber, and Solovev arrive with 0 sets lost, each winning exactly 25 games en route.
- Fresh vs battle-hardened: Alnaqbis freshness contrasts with Solovevs proven form under scoreboard pressure.
- Margins on hard courts: First-serve percentage and +1 forehand execution should decide the fine edges in both matches.
Order of Play Friday, October 23, 2026
Note: Order subject to change. Please check the official tournament page for live updates and any time or court assignments.
- Semifinal 1: Suramya Pandey vs Maikel Ninaber Time: TBA
- Semifinal 2: Salim Alnaqbi vs Artemiy Solovev Time: TBA
Whats at Stake
The winners advance to Sundays final on October 25, with momentum, confidence, and hard-court nous at a premium.
How to Follow
Results, draws, and schedule updates are available on the UAE Tennis Federation tournament hub. Fans in Dubai are encouraged to arrive early, as seating for semifinal day is traditionally in high demand.