Semifinal Friday at Tennis 360 BU12 Indoor Tournament, Dubai
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29/08/2025Semifinal Friday at Tennis 360 BU12 Indoor Tournament, Dubai
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter previews the Boys U12 semifinals on Friday, August 29, 2025, with a tournament overview, form guide, and today’s order of play in Dubai.
Tournament Overview
The Tennis 360 BU12 Indoor Tournament in Dubai has reached its decisive weekend phase, showcasing the next generation of UAE tennis talent on indoor hard courts. Running from August 22–31, 2025, the event features a 32-player main draw and has delivered a blend of dominant runs and clutch match-tiebreak finishes.
- Category: Boys 12 & Under
- Surface: Hard (Indoor)
- Main Draw: 32 | Qualifying: 32
- Official Ball: Wilson Championships
- Entry Fee: AED 150
- Dates: Aug 22–31, 2025
- City: Dubai
- Official page: Tournament link
Road to the Semifinals
Semifinal 1: Kamil RTEL BENNANI (Rank 3, SMA) vs Ahmed-Amir Rahal (Rank 11, IND)
Kamil RTEL BENNANI
- R32: Bye
- R16: d. Bret MENEZES 6-2, 6-0
- QF: d. Shiva BAJAJ 6-3, 6-3
Form note: Kamil has not dropped a set and has controlled service games efficiently, conceding few return points and keeping rallies short.
Ahmed-Amir Rahal
- R32: Bye
- R16: d. Mohammed Shuayb AHMED 6-1, 6-2
- QF: d. Rudra BAJAJ 6-2, 2-6, 10-8
Form note: Rahal showed resilience under pressure, winning a deciding match tiebreak in the quarterfinals to book his place in the last four.
Semifinal 2: Ali AL ALI (Rank 7, ABU) vs Ayaan ABDUL KADER (Rank 67, SMA)
Ali AL ALI
- R32: Bye
- R16: d. Mohammed Ayyub AHMED 6-0, 6-2
- QF: d. Atharv SINGH 6-1, 6-0
Form note: Ali has been emphatic from the baseline, breaking early and often and maintaining a near-perfect hold rate.
Ayaan ABDUL KADER
- R32: Bye
- R16: d. Aymen MESSAADI 6-4, 6-2
- QF: d. Ryan REBELLO 7-5, 6-2
Form note: Ayaan has combined patient point construction with timely first serves, closing both matches in straight sets.
Semifinals at a Glance
| Court | Time | Round | Match | Listed Ranks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSW Court 1 | 15:30 | Semifinal | Kamil RTEL BENNANI vs Ahmed-Amir Rahal | 3 vs 11 |
| DSW Court 2 | 15:30 | Semifinal | Ali AL ALI vs Ayaan ABDUL KADER | 7 vs 67 |
Today’s Order of Play — Friday, August 29, 2025
Both semifinals are scheduled simultaneously this afternoon.
| Court | Start | Match |
|---|---|---|
| DSW Court 1 | 15:30 | Semifinal: Kamil RTEL BENNANI vs Ahmed-Amir Rahal |
| DSW Court 2 | 15:30 | Semifinal: Ali AL ALI vs Ayaan ABDUL KADER |
Keys to the Matches
- First-strike tennis vs counterpunching: Kamil and Ali have prospered by taking the ball early. Rahal and Ayaan will look to extend rallies and force patterns into backhand exchanges.
- Second-serve pressure: The player who attacks second serves more consistently should control momentum, especially in tight scoreboard moments.
- Closing efficiency: Rahal already owns a deciding match-tiebreak win this week. If sets split, his composure could prove pivotal.
- Return games: Ali’s return numbers have been outstanding; if replicated, he can continue to shorten points on DSW’s quick indoor hard courts.
By the Numbers (to Semifinals)
| Player | Rank | Sets Lost | Match Tiebreaks (Record) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamil RTEL BENNANI | 3 | 0 | 0 (—) |
| Ahmed-Amir Rahal | 11 | 1 | 1 (1–0) |
| Ali AL ALI | 7 | 0 | 0 (—) |
| Ayaan ABDUL KADER | 67 | 0 | 0 (—) |
What It Means
With two top-10-listed players still in the field (Kamil and Ali) and two in-form challengers (Rahal and Ayaan), the semifinal slate promises contrasting styles and high-intensity exchanges. Expect aggressive serving patterns, early baseline initiative, and strategic use of the short cross-court angles that have paid dividends on this surface.
Looking Ahead
The Final is slated for Sunday, August 31, 2025 on DSW Court 1, start time 15:00. For live updates, results, and official communications, follow the event page: UAE Tennis Federation — Tennis 360 BU12 Indoor.