TUSA Tennis Boys U14 Championships, Dubai — Day 3 Analysis and Sunday Order of Play
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11/01/2026TUSA Tennis Boys U14 Championships, Dubai — Day 3 Analysis and Sunday Order of Play
Day 3 at the TUSA Tennis Boys U14 Championships in Dubai: a concise tournament overview, key early-round storylines, and the Sunday, January 11, 2026 Order of Play status, with links to the official schedule.
Tournament Overview
Event: TUSA Tennis Boys U14 Championships (Boys, 14) — Elite Circuit
City: Dubai | Dates: January 9–18, 2026 | Surface: Hard | Official Ball: Head
Main Draw: 32 | Qualifying: 32 | Hospitality: None | Player Hotel: Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai
Entry fee: 105 | Prizes: Trophies + Medals + Goodies
After a brisk start on Friday, Dubai 27s hard courts have already produced a blend of dominant straight-set wins and a notable number of walkovers as the Boys U14 field sorts itself into the business end of the week.
Main-draw snapshot: how we got here
- Rehaan Nandi (IND) powered through the R16, defeating Madhav Bansal (ATL) 6-2, 6-1, showcasing clean first-strike tennis.
- Syed Hamza Mahmood (RAC) edged Takeru Kamiki (PBI) 6-4, 7-5 with compact baseline patterns and timely serving.
- Armaan Kedia (TOP) rallied past Amirali Farzanrad (IND) 4-6, 6-1, 10-7 in a deciding match tiebreak, underlining his resilience under pressure.
- David Coimbra (IND), Selcuk Kaan Yazici (SAM), Kai Archer (PBI), Abdulla Janahi (UAE), and Uzayr Shahid (SMA) advanced in rounds impacted by walkovers.
Notable earlier results: Bansal defeated Mark Shekarriz 6-1, 6-1; Shahid beat Kaito Suzuki 6-1, 6-3.
Quarterfinal picture forming
With R16 largely complete, the projected last-eight pairings are:
| Quarterfinal | Match-up |
|---|---|
| QF1 | Rehaan Nandi (IND) vs Syed Hamza Mahmood (RAC) |
| QF2 | David Coimbra (IND) vs Armaan Kedia (TOP) |
| QF3 | Selcuk Kaan Yazici (SAM) vs Kai Archer (PBI) |
| QF4 | Abdulla Janahi (UAE) vs Uzayr Shahid (SMA) |
Note: Official timing for these matches is assigned by the referee; refer to the live schedule link below for updates.
Stat nuggets
- Efficiency watch: Among the completed R16 contests, two finished in straight sets and one required a match tiebreak.
- Walkover impact: Five of eight R16 slots were decided by walkovers, concentrating high seeds and strong performers deeper in the draw.
- Form guide: Nandi 27s scoreline (6-2, 6-1) and Shahid 27s earlier win (6-1, 6-3) hint at strong momentum from the backcourt.
Venue and conditions
The Dubai hard courts, paired with the Head match ball, reward early attacking patterns and disciplined first-serve placement. Expect compact points to be decisive as the field narrows.
Today — Sunday, January 11, 2026 — Order of Play
The referee had not published a finalized Order of Play for Sunday at the time of writing. Please consult the live schedule for real-time court assignments and start times.
| Court | Time | Match | Round | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | TBA | Main Draw (R32/R16 continuation) | Schedule pending publication |
For official updates, visit: UAE Tennis Federation Tournament Page.
What to watch for today
- Baseline tempo: Players who take time away on return and step in on second serves are thriving on Dubai 27s hard courts.
- Recovery and readiness: With several walkovers shaping the bracket, match-sharpness could be a factor for those entering the quarters with lighter workloads.
- Closing skills: Expect tiebreak management to loom large as the draw tightens.
Stay tuned to the official live schedule and match centre for court-by-court updates throughout Sunday.