Road to MADO A/S4 — 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup (Men) — Thursday Update and Order of Play
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27/11/2025Road to MADO A/S4 — 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup (Men) — Thursday Update and Order of Play
Comprehensive Thursday overview from Dubai for the Road to MADO A/S4 — 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup (Men), with form guide and today’s provisional Order of Play for November 27, 2025.
Tournament Overview
The Road to MADO A/S4 — 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup (Men) continues in Dubai from November 21 to 30, 2025, on hard courts with Wilson US Open balls. The 64-player main draw features a competitive Pro Circuit field, forming part of the Road to the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open pathway. Entry fee is 225, and prize incentives include 5k vouchers.
As the event moves into its decisive stretch, several Round of 32 ties are being completed before the Round of 16 gets fully underway. The field blends established contenders and emerging names, with a strong UAE representation.
Where the Draw Stands
A selection of notable early-round outcomes has already shaped the draw:
| Match | Score | Round | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faris Sadeq def. Khalid AlBlooshi | 6-0, 6-0 | R64 | Statement win |
| Yusuf Syed def. Omar Abou Zeid | 6-4, 6-3 | R64 | Clean two-set win |
| Petr Rudenkov def. Tarek Hassan | 6-1, 6-1 | R64 | Authoritative performance |
| Mohamed Fahd Farzan Mohammed def. Salim Alnaqbi | 6-0, 6-0 | R64 | One-way traffic |
| Hessam Yazdi def. Ahmed Hassan | 6-0, 6-0 | R64 | Double bagel |
| Alex McDowall def. Ahmed Abdellatif | 6-0, 6-2 | R32 | Clinical progression |
| Said Bou Abidi def. Rohit Ganeshani | W.O | R32 | Walkover |
| Ralph Rached def. Youssef Kassem | W.O | R32 | Walkover |
Several other R32 ties remain to be completed, setting the stage for a busy Thursday in Dubai.
Contenders to Watch
- Julien Mizzon, the top-ranked entrant, looms large in the top half and brings a composed baseline style suited to Dubai’s hard courts.
- Mohammed Yaseen Zalloum (UAE) is a key local hope, backed by strong recent form and comfort on the surface.
- Cristian Costin and Simon Roberts add experience and shot tolerance that translate well in late-round pressure.
- Big movers from early rounds include Faris Sadeq and Hessam Yazdi, both recording emphatic wins.
Thursday, November 27, 2025 — Order of Play
Status at publication: The official court sheet for Thursday has not yet been posted on the tournament portal. The following are remaining R32 pairings and key matches expected to be assigned today. Final court allocations and times are subject to the referee’s confirmation.
| Match | Round | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Giovani Samaha vs Danien Feier | R32 | Power vs counter-punching contrast |
| Cristian Costin vs Bogdan Kozlov | R32 | Shot-making duel |
| Flavien Philipp vs Pierre Girard Pecarrere | R32 | Fine margins on return games |
| Faris Sadeq vs Radu Pop | R32 | Form test for Sadeq against a top-10 entrant |
| Simon Roberts vs Maikel Ninaber | R32 | Experience vs fearless first-strike tennis |
| Abdullah Qasem vs Abdurrahman Zalloum | R32 | Baseline consistency likely decisive |
| Raed Rizvie vs Abhinav Monikuttan | R32 | Serve patterns in focus |
| Yusuf Syed vs Julien Mizzon | R32 | Marquee clash; rally tolerance key |
| Javid Rzayev vs Mohamed Fahd Farzan Mohammed | R32 | Depth on the backhand wing could tilt it |
| Petr Rudenkov vs Rahil Rizvie | R32 | Forehand-first exchanges expected |
| Mohamed Bouraga vs Nikolai Macheu | R32 | Edges in transition play |
| Hessam Yazdi vs Suramya Pandey | R32 | Yazdi’s aggressive starts vs Pandey’s control |
Note: Some R32 ties may roll into Round of 16 later in the day depending on match durations and court availability.
Keys to the Day
- First-serve percentage: With quick hard-court pace, holding serve will be decisive, especially in tight R32 matchups.
- Depth and direction: Players able to hit deep through the middle before changing direction are finding more free errors.
- Physical management: Back-to-back scheduling could reward those who finish efficiently and conserve energy for the Round of 16.
How to Follow
For live Order of Play updates, results, and draws, visit the official tournament page: UAE Tennis Federation tournament hub.
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter
Stay tuned for confirmed court times and full Thursday results later today.