Road To MADO A/S3 – 4th Fujairah ITF WC GU16 Championships: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Analysis and Order of Play
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22/10/2025Road To MADO A/S3 – 4th Fujairah ITF WC GU16 Championships: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Analysis and Order of Play
Midweek analysis from Fujairah as the Girls’ U16 main draw delivers a marquee final: Isabelle James vs Mayar Rahal. Event context, key results, and Wednesday’s Order of Play status from the UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter.
Tournament Overview
The Road To MADO A/S3 – 4th Fujairah ITF WC GU16 Championships continues in Fujairah with high-quality junior girls’ tennis on hard courts. The competition forms part of the UAE Tennis Federation’s Road to the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open pathway, giving rising talents a professional-style environment and ranking momentum.
- City: Fujairah
- Dates: October 17–26, 2025
- Surface: Hard
- Official Ball: Wilson US Open
- Category: Girls’ U16 (Singles)
- Main Draw Size: 16; Qualifying Draw Size: 8
- Entry Fee: 0
- Prize Money: 800 Vouchers
- Official Hotel: Concorde Hotel Fujairah — ask for UAE Tennis Federation Rate (+971 9 224 9000, reservation@concordefujairah.com)
For live updates and official documents, visit the tournament page.
Story So Far: Singles Draw
The main draw has set up a compelling final between Isabelle James (Bulgaria) and Mayar Rahal. James has displayed authoritative baseline control and front-foot returning, while Rahal has mixed depth and counterpunching to navigate tight moments efficiently.
Road to the Final – Isabelle James
| Round | Opponent | Score / Status |
|---|---|---|
| R16 | — | BYE |
| Quarterfinal | Lilian Peters | 6-0, 6-2 |
| Semifinal | Veronika Vitrik | 6-3, 6-0 |
Road to the Final – Mayar Rahal
| Round | Opponent | Score / Status |
|---|---|---|
| R16 | — | BYE |
| Quarterfinal | Caroline Peters | 6-1, 6-1 |
| Semifinal | Ayushi Megchiani | 7-5, 6-4 |
Key Performers and Trends
- Isabelle James: + aggressive return positioning; + clean first‑strike patterns; minimal games dropped en route to the final.
- Mayar Rahal: + consistent depth under pressure; + backhand stability; closed out a tight semifinal in straight sets.
- Supporting Cast: Veronika Vitrik impressed to the semis; Ayushi Megchiani reached the last four after managing two earlier walkovers before a competitive loss to Rahal.
Today’s Order of Play — Wednesday, October 22, 2025
As of publication, today’s official court-by-court schedule has not been posted by the referee. The main-draw singles finalists are confirmed, with the championship match to follow on a later session this week.
Order of Play (Subject to Confirmation)
| Court | Start Time | Match | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | Girls’ Singles Final: Isabelle James vs Mayar Rahal | To be announced |
- Please check the official tournament page for real-time updates.
- All times and courts are subject to change by the referee.
What to Watch
- Serve +1 patterns from James versus Rahal’s counterpunching in cross‑court exchanges.
- Second‑serve return pressure; both finalists have converted early leads efficiently this week.
Event Notes
Venue services: Players and teams are encouraged to coordinate with the tournament desk for practice slots. For accommodation, contact Concorde Hotel Fujairah and request the UAE Tennis Federation rate. Official match balls are Wilson US Open.
UAE Tennis Federation thanks players, coaches, officials, and partners supporting the Road to the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open pathway.