Dubai Daily: 365 Open Sports – U16 Boys | Monday, January 12, 2026 Preview and Order of Play
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12/01/2026Dubai Daily: 365 Open Sports – U16 Boys | Monday, January 12, 2026 Preview and Order of Play
The UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter previews Monday at the 365 Open Sports – U16 Boys in Dubai, outlines the tournament status, and lists today’s order of play with key matchups and storylines.
Tournament Overview
The 365 Open Sports – U16 Boys event in Dubai is underway, bringing together rising talents on the region’s hard courts. As we reach Monday, January 12, 2026, the main draw is taking shape with several seeds advancing via byes and three Round of 32 matches set to determine the final Round of 16 places. For official updates and draws, visit the tournament page.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Dubai, UAE |
| Dates | January 9–18, 2026 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Main Draw Size | 32 players |
| Qualifying Draw Size | 8 players |
| Category | Boys’ Under 16 |
| Entry Fee | AED 165 |
| Event Page | uaetennis.ae |
Where the Draw Stands This Monday
Many top entrants received byes and are already positioned in the Round of 16. Three Round of 32 ties remain to complete the last-16 lineup.
Round of 32 Matches To Be Completed
| Round | Match | Time | Court | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R32 | Priyaansh Jajoo (365) vs Leonardo FOCHESATO (PBI) | TBA | TBA | Winner faces R16 placement against Rudra RAGHUVANSHI (RAC) |
| R32 | Aarnav VAIDYA (TEN) vs Matteo francesco lorenzo SCHIEPPATI (GRI) | TBA | TBA | Winner faces Theotime BESSE DE LAROMIGUIERE (RAC) in R16 |
| R32 | Dhruv ABRAHAM (EMI) vs Paolo EID (365) | TBA | TBA | Winner faces Ethan PICKERING SAKR (IND) in R16 |
Players Already Through to the Round of 16 (Byes)
- Rudra RAGHUVANSHI (RAC)
- Mohamed ALOTAIBA (IND)
- Balaamir Bekbergen (365, Kazakhstan)
- Aleem ashaz MOHAMMED (IND)
- Arseniy SOLOVYEV (EMI)
- Theotime BESSE DE LAROMIGUIERE (RAC)
- Qusai FANASWALLA (TOP)
- Selim ALLAM (RAC)
- Alexander KUZURMAN (RAC)
- Rehaan NANDI (IND)
- Alan SENAN (UAE)
- Ryan HOEF (IND)
- Ethan PICKERING SAKR (IND)
Confirmed Round of 16 Pairings
| Round | Match | Status |
|---|---|---|
| R16 | Mohamed ALOTAIBA (IND) vs Balaamir Bekbergen (365, Kazakhstan) | To be scheduled |
| R16 | Aleem ashaz MOHAMMED (IND) vs Arseniy SOLOVYEV (EMI) | To be scheduled |
| R16 | Qusai FANASWALLA (TOP) vs Selim ALLAM (RAC) | To be scheduled |
| R16 | Alexander KUZURMAN (RAC) vs Rehaan NANDI (IND) | To be scheduled |
| R16 | Alan SENAN (UAE) vs Ryan HOEF (IND) | To be scheduled |
Pending Round of 16 Pairings (Awaiting R32 Winners)
- Rudra RAGHUVANSHI (RAC) vs Winner of Jajoo/FOCHESATO
- Theotime BESSE DE LAROMIGUIERE (RAC) vs Winner of VAIDYA/SCHIEPPATI
- Ethan PICKERING SAKR (IND) vs Winner of ABRAHAM/EID
Today’s Order of Play — Monday, January 12, 2026
Match times and courts are TBA and subject to change. Please monitor the official event page for live updates from the referee’s desk.
| Time | Court | Round | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | R32 | Priyaansh Jajoo (365) vs Leonardo FOCHESATO (PBI) |
| TBA | TBA | R32 | Aarnav VAIDYA (TEN) vs Matteo francesco lorenzo SCHIEPPATI (GRI) |
| TBA | TBA | R32 | Dhruv ABRAHAM (EMI) vs Paolo EID (365) |
| TBA | TBA | R16 | Mohamed ALOTAIBA (IND) vs Balaamir Bekbergen (365, Kazakhstan) — may commence after R32 completion |
| TBA | TBA | R16 | Aleem ashaz MOHAMMED (IND) vs Arseniy SOLOVYEV (EMI) — scheduling subject to referee |
| TBA | TBA | R16 | Qusai FANASWALLA (TOP) vs Selim ALLAM (RAC) |
| TBA | TBA | R16 | Alexander KUZURMAN (RAC) vs Rehaan NANDI (IND) |
| TBA | TBA | R16 | Alan SENAN (UAE) vs Ryan HOEF (IND) |
Notes for Competitors and Spectators
- Please arrive early; exact court calls will be posted on site and online.
- Order of play is dynamic; matches may be moved to adjacent courts to maintain flow.
- Hydration and heat management remain critical across the afternoon session.
Key Storylines to Watch
- Top seed momentum: Players advancing via byes, such as RAGHUVANSHI and PICKERING SAKR, look to convert rest into rhythm in the last 16.
- Club rivalries: RAC, IND, 365, and EMI athletes feature prominently, adding tactical familiarity to several matchups.
- Breakthrough opportunities: The three R32 ties offer a fast track into high-quality R16 tests later today.
Follow Live
All official decisions on scheduling and results will be updated on the UAE Tennis Federation tournament page. Refresh periodically for court assignments, start times, and completed scores.