Road To MADO A/S4 – 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup BU18: Thursday Preview and Order of Play
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27/11/2025Road To MADO A/S4 – 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup BU18: Thursday Preview and Order of Play
As the Road To MADO A/S4 – 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup BU18 reaches its decisive phase in Dubai, seeded contenders move into the Round of 16. Here is today’s Thursday, November 27, 2025 preview and the provisional Order of Play, with live updates available via the official tournament page.
Tournament Overview
The UAE Tennis Federation’s Road To MADO A/S4 – 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup – BU18 continues in Dubai from November 21–30, 2025. The Boys U18 main draw features 32 players competing on hard courts with the Wilson US Open as the official ball. This event contributes points on the UAE pathway towards the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open juniors ecosystem.
Early rounds featured multiple byes for the highest-ranked players, setting the stage for a packed late-week program as contenders vie for quarterfinal berths.
Official tournament page: uaetennis.ae/tournament/35ec1039-b275-466e-9bd5-c9ab55cb6409
Where the Draw Stands
- Top seed: Ayaan Malik (Pakistan, WEL) progressed to the Round of 16 after an opening-round bye.
- Chasing pack: Saad Bukadida (THE), Ayham Khan (IND), Leon Wojciechowski (365), Alex McDowall (EMI), and Radu Pop (EMI) also moved through with byes.
- Notable advance: Adam Poppe (PLA) reached the Round of 16 via walkover and is slated to face Brendan Uchil (India, TOP).
- Key R32 ties still to conclude: Advait Kharat vs Rafael Haq; Rahil Rizvie (Sri Lanka, PRE) vs Youssef Kassem (TPS); Ashmik Mehngi (365) vs Matin Mostaghimi (RAC); Cayane Joe Muhtar (TOP) vs Ishaan Pratap (365); Rudra Raghuvanshi (RAC) vs Manan Ahuja (TRI); Mohammed Abbas (United Kingdom, IND) vs Alexander Kuzurman (RAC); Zad Alexi Muhtar (TOP) vs Raphael Jurd (RAC).
Selected Round of 16 Paths
| R16 Match-Up | Status / Path |
|---|---|
| Ayaan Malik (WEL, Pakistan) vs Winner of Advait Kharat / Rafael Haq | TBD after R32 completion |
| Alex McDowall (EMI) vs Winner of Rahil Rizvie / Youssef Kassem | TBD after R32 completion |
| Ayham Khan (IND) vs Winner of Ashmik Mehngi / Matin Mostaghimi | TBD after R32 completion |
| Adam Poppe (PLA) vs Brendan Uchil (TOP, India) | Confirmed R16 pairing |
| Leon Wojciechowski (365) vs Winner of Mohammad Almarzooqi / Reza Tabba | TBD after R32 completion |
| Radu Pop (EMI) vs Winner of Cayane Joe Muhtar / Ishaan Pratap | TBD after R32 completion |
| Winner of Rudra Raghuvanshi / Manan Ahuja vs Winner of Mohammed Abbas / Alexander Kuzurman | TBD after R32 completion |
| Saad Bukadida (THE) vs Winner of Zad Alexi Muhtar / Raphael Jurd | TBD after R32 completion |
Players to Watch
- Ayaan Malik: Top-ranked in the field; looks to convert seeding into a deep run on hard courts.
- Saad Bukadida: Strong positioning on the bottom half, with a clear route if he starts fast.
- Ayham Khan: Powerful first-strike game that suits the surface.
- Leon Wojciechowski: Consistent baseline patterns make him a tough out as matches lengthen.
- Radu Pop: Compact technique and proactive return can swing key points.
- Adam Poppe vs Brendan Uchil: A marquee Round of 16 clash that should set quarterfinal tone.
Thursday, November 27, 2025 – Order of Play
Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025. Note: The referee will confirm exact court allocations and start times. The following is the provisional lineup based on the published draw; remaining R32 matches will be scheduled to conclude before their corresponding Round of 16 ties.
| Court | Not Before | Round | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court 1 | TBD | R16 | Adam Poppe (PLA) vs Brendan Uchil (TOP, India) |
| Court 1 | TBD | R16 | Ayaan Malik (WEL, Pakistan) vs Winner of Advait Kharat / Rafael Haq |
| Court 1 - Muncipality | TBD | R16 | Alex McDowall (EMI) vs Winner of Rahil Rizvie (Sri Lanka, PRE) / Youssef Kassem (TPS) |
| Court 1 - Muncipality | TBD | R16 | Ayham Khan (IND) vs Winner of Ashmik Mehngi (365) / Matin Mostaghimi (RAC) |
| Court 1 | TBD | R16 | Leon Wojciechowski (365) vs Winner of Mohammad Almarzooqi (UAE) / Reza Tabba (PRO) |
| Court 1 | TBD | R16 | Radu Pop (EMI) vs Winner of Cayane Joe Muhtar (TOP) / Ishaan Pratap (365) |
| Court 1 | TBD | R16 | Winner of Rudra Raghuvanshi (RAC) / Manan Ahuja (TRI) vs Winner of Mohammed Abbas (IND, United Kingdom) / Alexander Kuzurman (RAC) |
| Court 1 - Muncipality | TBD | R16 | Saad Bukadida (THE) vs Winner of Zad Alexi Muhtar (TOP) / Raphael Jurd (RAC) |
Notes and Updates
- Times and courts remain TBD and are subject to change by the referee.
- Any unfinished Round of 32 matches will be prioritized before their associated Round of 16 fixtures.
- For live scheduling and results, follow the official link below.