Road to MADO B/S06 - TUSA Tennis GU12 Championships, Dubai: Monday Briefing (8 September 2025)
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08/09/2025Road to MADO B/S06 - TUSA Tennis GU12 Championships, Dubai: Monday Briefing (8 September 2025)
With quarterfinals nearly complete, top seeds Elizaveta Korobova and Uchechukwu Uzokwe headline a compelling semifinal outlook. No official Girls’ U12 Order of Play is posted for Monday, September 8, 2025.
Tournament Overview
The Road to MADO B/S06 - TUSA Tennis GU12 Championships is underway in Dubai from September 5 to 14, 2025, on hard courts. The event features a 16-player main draw (with 32-player qualifying) in the Girls’ 12-and-under category and is part of the UAE Tennis Federation’s Road to the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open pathway.
- City: Dubai
- Dates: September 5–14, 2025
- Surface: Hard
- Main Draw: 16 players
- Qualifying Draw: 32 players
- Series: Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
- Tournament link: Official tournament page
Progress to Date
The main draw has accelerated through the Round of 16 and into the quarterfinal stage. Top seed Elizaveta Korobova asserted control with a dominant quarterfinal win, while No. 2 seed Uchechukwu Uzokwe matched that standard to book a place in the last four. Emilia Balkanyi has impressed with clutch tie-break tennis, and the all-important quarterfinal between Reet Khanna and Miraaya Thimaya remains to be finalized.
Completed Results Snapshot
| Stage | Match | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| R16 | Melissa Tatlieva vs Anisa Tatlieva | 6-4, 7-5 | Melissa Tatlieva |
| R16 | Maya Kanbargimath vs Emilia Balkanyi | 6-4, 4-6, 8-10 | Emilia Balkanyi |
| R16 | Reet Khanna vs Khadijah Mulla | 6-2, 6-0 | Reet Khanna |
| R16 | Annabel Alnasser vs Miraaya Thimaya | 2-6, 1-6 | Miraaya Thimaya |
| R16 | Elif Sacli vs Farah Abdelrazek | 6-1, 6-0 | Elif Sacli |
| R16 | Elizaveta Korobova | Advanced (BYE) | Korobova |
| R16 | Uchechukwu Uzokwe | Advanced (BYE) | Uzokwe |
| QF | Elizaveta Korobova vs Amna Amin | 6-1, 6-0 | Korobova |
| QF | Melissa Tatlieva vs Emilia Balkanyi | 4-6, 6-7(3) | Balkanyi |
| QF | Elif Sacli vs Uchechukwu Uzokwe | 2-6, 0-6 | Uzokwe |
| QF | Reet Khanna vs Miraaya Thimaya | TBD | TBD |
Semifinal Outlook
- Elizaveta Korobova (1) vs Emilia Balkanyi
- Uchechukwu Uzokwe (2) vs Winner of Reet Khanna vs Miraaya Thimaya
Key storyline: Korobova’s authoritative baseline game meets Balkanyi’s tie-break nerve, while Uzokwe awaits a powerful opponent from the Khanna–Thimaya quarterfinal.
Today’s Order of Play — Monday, September 8, 2025
As of publication, no official Girls’ U12 Order of Play has been posted for Monday in Dubai. The competition appears to pause before resuming later in the week. Please monitor the official tournament page for updates.
| Court | Time (GST) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| No official Order of Play published for this category today. | ||
Players to Watch
- Elizaveta Korobova (Rank 1) — sweeping through with clean scorelines.
- Uchechukwu Uzokwe (Rank 2) — commanding quarterfinal display suggests strong semifinal readiness.
- Emilia Balkanyi (Rank 16) — handled pressure moments, including a 10-point match tie-break.
- Miraaya Thimaya (Rank 5) — efficient hitting in R16; quarterfinal completion pending.
- Reet Khanna (Rank 16) — brisk R16 win and a physical baseline game that travels well on hard courts.
Notes
- Some matches employ a 10-point match tie-break in lieu of a full third set.
- All times are local (GST) and subject to change; always refer to the official update feed for confirmations.