UAE Tennis Federation Analysis: U18 Girls at Rackets Academy — Thursday, October 2, 2025
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02/10/2025UAE Tennis Federation Analysis: U18 Girls at Rackets Academy — Thursday, October 2, 2025
Tournament overview and today’s order-of-play status for the U18 Girls event at Rackets Academy, Dubai, with key contenders to watch and how to follow official updates.
Tournament Overview
Event: U18 Girls at Rackets Academy
City: Dubai
Dates: September 26 – October 5, 2025
Surface: Hard
Main Draw Size: 32
Qualifying Draw Size: 8
Format: Round-robin main draw configuration (as listed)
Age Group: Girls 18
Entry Fee: 165
Official Page: uaetennis.ae — Tournament Hub
Form Guide and Notable Entrants
- Xinru Zhong (Rank 1) headlines the entry list and sets the pace for the field.
- Avantika Joshi (Rank 13) and Karen John (Rank 19) are in position to challenge for late-week momentum.
- Angela Mittal and Leen Ghaloul add depth and unpredictability to the round-robin dynamics.
Key Thursday Storylines
- Group positioning: With the weekend approaching, every game and small margin in round-robin play can influence advancement scenarios.
- Hard-court patterns: First-strike tennis and serve-plus-one execution remain decisive on Dubai’s hard surface.
- Match management: Players who handle scoreboard pressure and recovery between sessions will gain a late-week edge.
Order of Play — Thursday, October 2, 2025
Status: As of this Thursday, the tournament control has not published an official Order of Play for today. Please check the live board for real-time postings and any late additions or court changes.
| Time | Court | Match | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | To be announced by tournament control | Pending publication |
For updates, refresh the official page: U18 Girls at Rackets Academy — Live Info.
Contenders to Watch When Play Is Posted
- Xinru Zhong: The top-ranked entrant’s baseline tempo and return depth have been consistent assets.
- Avantika Joshi: Court coverage and transition instincts could tilt tight sets in her favor.
- Karen John: If the first-serve percentage holds, she is a threat in evening sessions.
Early Look Ahead — Friday, October 3, 2025 (Subject to Change)
The system lists the following items for Court 5 tomorrow; always verify against the on-site order of play:
| Time | Court | Match | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | Court 5 | Maria Abdallah (TEN) vs Amna Amin (IND) | To be assigned |
| 15:30 | Court 5 | Adel Faller (IND) vs Aksinia Shaburkina (IND) | Scheduled |
| 17:00 | Court 5 | Farah Abdelrazek (IND) vs Shanaya Gandhi (TOP) | Scheduled |
| 20:00 | Court 5 | Farah Abdelrazek (IND) vs Shanaya Gandhi (TOP) | Scheduled — check final board |
| 21:00 | Court 5 | TBA | Reserved slot |
Notes and Disclaimer
All information is compiled from the UAE Tennis Federation system at the time of writing. Schedules are subject to change without notice. Abbreviations reflect club listings as posted (e.g., TEN, IND, TOP). For authoritative updates, consult the official tournament page and on-site notices.