Road to MADO A/S4: Analysis and Tuesday Outlook for the 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup — Men’s Masters O35
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25/11/2025Road to MADO A/S4: Analysis and Tuesday Outlook for the 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup — Men’s Masters O35
Comprehensive mid-week analysis and a Tuesday, November 25, 2025 order-of-play outlook for the Men’s Masters O35 event in Dubai, part of the UAE Tennis Federation’s Road to the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open pathway.
Tournament Overview
The Road To MADO A/S4 - 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup - Men’s Masters O35 is underway in Dubai, running from November 21 to November 30, 2025, on hard courts with the Wilson US Open ball. The 32-player singles draw anchors a key Seniors 35 category event on the UAE Tennis Federation calendar, offering 3k vouchers and contributing points on the Road to the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open.
- Main Draw Size: 32
- Surface: Hard
- Official Ball: Wilson US Open
- Entry Fee: AED 210
- Prize: 3k Vouchers
- Category: Seniors 35 (Men’s Masters O35)
| City | Dates | Surface | Ball | Pathway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | Nov 21–30, 2025 | Hard | Wilson US Open | Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open |
With several established competitors in the field, the draw blends regional standouts with experienced international club players, promising tight margins from the Round of 32 through to the business end of the week.
Seeds and Contenders to Track
The entry list features a clear top tier by ranking, headlined by the No. 1 and No. 2 entrants who each draw a bye into the Round of 16.
| Rank | Player | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristian Costin | Advanced via bye to R16 |
| 2 | Suramya Pandey | Advanced via bye to R16 |
| 3 | Julien Mizzon | In R32 (v. Jimmy Poon) |
| 4 | David Machado | In R32 (v. Gayan Peiris) |
| 5 | Shyngys Bekbergen | In R32 (v. Suhail Al Otaiba) |
| 6 | Ahmed Abdellatif | In R32 (v. Farnoud Nadimi) |
| 10 | Karim Chtourou | In R32 (v. Simon Rahmann) |
| 12 | Maktumsaheb Kazi | In R32 (v. Ahmed Eldesouki) |
Two byes at the top of the draw expedite early progress for Cristian Costin and Suramya Pandey, while dangerous floaters such as Karim Chtourou, Mustafa Alhashmi, and Arunkumar Selvaraj could complicate the pathway to the quarterfinals.
Form Guide and Tactical Notes
- Serve + First Strike on Hard: Expect short exchanges and premium on first-serve percentage. Players with compact backswings and early contact points should benefit.
- Net-Ready Veterans: Masters O35 tennis often rewards transition play. Those who close the forecourt decisively can flip neutral rallies.
- Physical Management: Condensed match blocks mean recovery and hydration strategies are decisive, especially across back-to-back rounds.
Key Round-of-32 Pairings
The following listed R32 ties are pending official scheduling for court/time allocation:
- David Machado vs Gayan Peiris
- Mohamed Bouraga vs Omar Abou Zeid
- Farnoud Nadimi vs Ahmed Abdellatif
- Julien Mizzon vs Jimmy Poon
- Danien Feier vs Babak Alnasser
- Pierre Girard Pecarrere vs Laurant Lapietra
- Simon Rahmann vs Karim Chtourou
- Maktumsaheb Kazi vs Ahmed Eldesouki
- Mustafa Alhashmi vs Toon Daemers
- Gerardo Perez vs Emmanuel Carpentier
- Suhail Al Otaiba vs Shyngys Bekbergen
- Arunkumar Selvaraj vs Ibrahim Abou Chahine
- Altaff Hadi Bhikhba vs Petr Rudenkov
- Abdelmonem Sultan vs Maikel Ninaber
Note: Cristian Costin and Suramya Pandey have direct entry into the Round of 16 via byes.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 — Order of Play
The official, court-by-court order of play for Tuesday, November 25, 2025 had not been formally posted at the time of this report. The tournament desk is expected to confirm court assignments and start times on site. Please consult the live tournament page for the latest schedule:
Official Tournament Page — UAE Tennis Federation
| Court | Session | Match | Round | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court TBA | Day | TBD | R32/R16 | Pending tournament desk confirmation |
| Court TBA | Day | TBD | R32/R16 | Subject to duration of preceding matches |
| Court TBA | Evening | TBD | R32/R16 | Order may change; check on-site board |
What to Watch for Today
- Seeded Entries Under Pressure: Early tests for the No. 3–6 cohort, with several tricky openers against confident ball-strikers.
- Dubai Hard-Court Tempo: Expect lower bounce in the evening; flatter backhand drives could be especially effective.
- Bye Advantage: Whether Costin and Pandey can leverage extra freshness against opponents coming off physical R32 battles.
Conditions and Player Management
Late-November conditions in Dubai typically favor consistent first-serve placement and proactive court positioning. Efficient point construction and between-point routines will help players manage load across multiple rounds this week.
Follow and Updates
For confirmed order of play, live updates, and draw progression, visit the UAE Tennis Federation tournament hub. We will refresh this report as the schedule is released and results are posted.