Day 3 Analysis: 365 Open Sports - U12 Girls (Dubai) — Sunday, January 11, 2026
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11/01/2026Day 3 Analysis: 365 Open Sports - U12 Girls (Dubai) — Sunday, January 11, 2026
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter analysis for Day 3 in Dubai: tournament overview, Round of 16 form guide, and the provisional Sunday, January 11, 2026 order of play for the 365 Open Sports - U12 Girls.
Dubai welcomes Day 3 of the 365 Open Sports - U12 Girls, with a talented field beginning the decisive push from the Round of 16 toward the title.
Tournament Overview
The 365 Open Sports - U12 Girls is being staged in Dubai from January 9 to 18, 2026. The event features a 16-player Main Draw and an 8-player Qualifying Draw on hard courts. The age category is Girls U12, and the format highlights early-round developmental match play with competitive depth across clubs.
Event status: Non-team competition. Circuits: This event is not part of the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open and is not designated as an Elite Circuit stop. Entry fee: 105.
For full information, visit the official tournament page.
Main Draw: Round of 16 at a glance
The Round of 16 features several compelling matchups, balancing higher-ranked contenders with rapidly improving talents. Ranks below reflect the tournament entry list where available.
| Match No. | Player 1 (Rank / Club) | Player 2 (Rank / Club) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anisa Tatlieva (11 / IND) | Alexia Marquez (66 / IND) |
| 2 | Sofia Chemodanova (67 / IND) | Thinuli Liyanage (— / 365) |
| 3 | Diana Foltova (17 / PBI) | Stuti Shah (— / JOY) |
| 4 | Moksha Tiyyagura (50 / IND) | Shanaya Gandhi (25 / TOP) |
| 5 | Isabella Ferrao (22 / IND) | Sofiia Kachurina (64 / C.F) |
| 6 | Amy Maksoudian (— / TEN) | Jaslene Elayyan (20 / PBI) |
| 7 | Bailey Barnett (— / ATH) | Adrika Bisht (— / SUP) |
| 8 | Arina Mironova (46 / PBI) | Mia Radenovic (19 / TOP) |
Form Guide and Storylines
- Early benchmark: Anisa Tatlieva (11) enters as one of the higher-ranked players and draws Alexia Marquez (66). The gap suggests advantage Tatlieva, but opening rounds can tighten quickly in U12 play.
- PBI strength: PBI’s duo of Diana Foltova (17) and Jaslene Elayyan (20) anchor opposite halves. Both face unranked opponents, making their discipline on key points decisive.
- Upset watch: Shanaya Gandhi (25) versus Moksha Tiyyagura (50) is a stylistic clash; if Tiyyagura holds serve early, momentum could tilt away from the higher-ranked player.
- Fine margins: Isabella Ferrao (22) meets Sofiia Kachurina (64), a matchup likely to pivot on second-serve returns. Ferrao’s ability to shorten points could be vital.
- Even-keeled tie: Bailey Barnett vs Adrika Bisht has no listed ranks; patterns and shot tolerance under pressure may decide it.
Competitive Notes
Clubs represented: IND, 365, PBI, JOY, TOP, C.F, TEN, ATH, and SUP—an encouraging spread that underlines the breadth of junior development in the UAE and partner academies.
Coach’s Lens
- First-strike tennis on hard courts remains the premium. Look for players who earn short balls with depth and height through the middle.
- Return position is a swing factor at U12—stepping in on second serves can flip service games quickly.
- Composure under scoreboard pressure (2-2, 30-30; 3-3, deuce) is often the real separator at this level.
Today’s Order of Play — Sunday, January 11, 2026
As of publication time, official court assignments and exact start times have not been released. The following is the provisional match list derived from the Round of 16 draw and is subject to on-site scheduling. Please check the official tournament page for live updates.
| Order | Match | Court | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anisa Tatlieva vs Alexia Marquez | TBC | TBC | Pending |
| 2 | Sofia Chemodanova vs Thinuli Liyanage | TBC | TBC | Pending |
| 3 | Diana Foltova vs Stuti Shah | TBC | TBC | Pending |
| 4 | Moksha Tiyyagura vs Shanaya Gandhi | TBC | TBC | Pending |
| 5 | Isabella Ferrao vs Sofiia Kachurina | TBC | TBC | Pending |
| 6 | Amy Maksoudian vs Jaslene Elayyan | TBC | TBC | Pending |
| 7 | Bailey Barnett vs Adrika Bisht | TBC | TBC | Pending |
| 8 | Arina Mironova vs Mia Radenovic | TBC | TBC | Pending |
What to Watch on Sunday
- Baseline battles: Expect longer exchanges in Foltova vs Shah and Mironova vs Radenovic as both ties feature players comfortable constructing points.
- Serve-return dynamics: Ferrao’s ability to take early cuts on second serves could compress games versus Kachurina.
- Momentum swings: Unranked matchups (Barnett vs Bisht) often hinge on early breaks; the first three games may prove decisive.
Scheduling Note
All times and courts remain subject to on-site adjustments. For confirmations and any weather-related changes, follow the live updates.