Alexander Ostrovsky Academy – U12 Girls: Quarterfinal Saturday Preview and Analysis
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20/12/2025Alexander Ostrovsky Academy – U12 Girls: Quarterfinal Saturday Preview and Analysis
On Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Dubai, the U12 Girls main draw at the Alexander Ostrovsky Academy moves into a pivotal phase. Our UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter breaks down the tournament so far and presents today’s quarterfinal order of play.
Tournament Overview
Event: Alexander Ostrovsky Academy – U12 Girls
City: Dubai
Dates: December 12–21, 2025
Surface: Hard
Main Draw Size: 16
Official Ball: Head Tour
| Stage | Status |
|---|---|
| Qualifying | Completed |
| Main Draw | Into Quarterfinals |
| Finals Weekend | December 21, 2025 |
Qualifying Recap
The qualifying rounds produced two standouts: Moksha Tiyyagura and Arina Mironova, who battled through to earn main-draw berths. Draw fluctuations also opened doors for two lucky losers, Perla Hassan and Alexia Marquez, ensuring a competitive 16-player field.
Main Draw to Date
The Round of 16 served up a rich mix of statement wins and narrow escapes:
- Uchechukwu Uzokwe advanced via walkover over Diana Foltova, preserving energy for the business end of the week.
- Perla Hassan edged Alexia Marquez in a deciding match tiebreak, 6-1, 3-6, 11-9—one of the tournament’s tightest finishes.
- Yasmina El Eit moved past qualifier Arina Mironova, 6-3, 6-1, with disciplined baseline patterns.
- Adel Faller looked sharp in a 6-0, 6-3 win over Reet Khanna, striking cleanly off both wings.
- Moksha Tiyyagura advanced by walkover against Maithili Surve, keeping her impressive qualifying momentum intact.
- Mia Radjenovic controlled proceedings versus Evelina Zvonareva, 6-2, 6-1, behind authoritative first-strike tennis.
- Evelina Nurlaeva weathered a tense opening set to defeat Isabella Ferrao, 7-5, 6-1.
- Emilia Balkanyi delivered one of the day’s most dominant scorelines, 6-0, 6-1 over Shanaya Gandhi.
Quarterfinal Landscape
With eight contenders left, the draw blends power, consistency, and tactical nuance. Uzokwe (the top-ranked entrant) meets the fearless Hassan, who thrives in tight finishes. El Eit vs Faller promises controlled aggression and counterpunching exchanges. On the bottom half, qualifier Tiyyagura tests her surge against the measured hitting of Radjenovic, while Nurlaeva and Balkanyi square off in a clash of penetrating baselines and early ball striking.
Order of Play — Saturday, December 20, 2025
Note: The tournament office will confirm courts and exact start times on-site. The match order below reflects the quarterfinal pairings; timing remains TBA. Please check the official tournament page for live updates: Official Tournament Link.
| No. | Round | Match | Court | Not Before | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF1 | Quarterfinal | Uchechukwu Uzokwe vs Perla Hassan | TBA | TBA | Uzokwe advanced via R16 walkover; Hassan won 11-9 in a match tiebreak. |
| QF2 | Quarterfinal | Yasmina El Eit vs Adel Faller | TBA | TBA | Both posted straight-sets wins in R16. |
| QF3 | Quarterfinal | Moksha Tiyyagura vs Mia Radjenovic | TBA | TBA | Tiyyagura rides qualifying form; Radjenovic has dropped few games. |
| QF4 | Quarterfinal | Evelina Nurlaeva vs Emilia Balkanyi | TBA | TBA | Both dominant in R16; expect early exchanges inside the baseline. |
Projected Semifinal Pathway
- Winner QF1 vs Winner QF2
- Winner QF3 vs Winner QF4
Keys to Watch Today
- First-strike patterns: Players who control the middle with deep, heavy first balls have thrived on this hard court.
- Return depth: Keeping returns above service-line length has separated winners in pressure games.
- Composure in breakers: With match tiebreaks in play, point-by-point focus is decisive.
Stay tuned to the tournament page and on-site notices for any adjustments to today’s schedule. The UAE Tennis Federation wishes all players the very best for Quarterfinal Saturday.