Tennis 360 GU12 Indoor Tournament, Dubai — Final Preview and Saturday Order of Play
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30/08/2025Tennis 360 GU12 Indoor Tournament, Dubai — Final Preview and Saturday Order of Play
With the semifinals complete, the Girls U12 main draw in Dubai sets up a compelling final between Uchechukwu UZOKWE and Elif SACLI on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Here is the tournament overview and todays order of play.
Tournament Overview
The Tennis 360 GU12 Indoor Tournament in Dubai has progressed to its decisive weekend. Running from August 22 to 31, 2025 on hard indoor courts, the event features an 8-player Girls Main Draw and a 32-player qualifying draw. As a UAE Tennis Federation developmental competition for the Girls U12 category, the focus is firmly on match experience, competitive growth, and sportsmanship.
For live updates and official postings, visit the UAE Tennis Federation tournament page.
Draw Snapshot
- Main Draw size: 8 players
- Qualifying Draw size: 32 players
- Surface: Hard (Indoor)
- City: Dubai
- Category: Girls U12
Key Storylines Through the Semifinals
- Uchechukwu UZOKWE (C.F) reached the final after advancing from a quarterfinal bye and producing a composed semifinal win over Annabel ALNASSER, 6-1, 7-5.
- Elif SACLI (IND) arrives in the final without dropping a set, defeating Jody NAIM 6-0, 6-0 in the quarters and overcoming Yasmine IRAQI 6-4, 6-1 in the semifinals.
- Ranking context: Yasmine IRAQI entered with a federation ranking of 2 and reached the semifinals; Uchechukwu UZOKWE (rank 4) advanced to the championship match; Reet KHANNA (rank 16) exited in the quarterfinals. Other competitors were unranked or not listed.
Road to the Final
| Round | Player A | Player B | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinal | Uchechukwu UZOKWE (C.F) | Bye | | UZOKWE |
| Quarterfinal | Annabel ALNASSER (IND) | Reet KHANNA (IND) | 6-2, 6-1 | ALNASSER |
| Quarterfinal | Jody NAIM (IND) | Elif SACLI (IND) | 0-6, 0-6 | SACLI |
| Quarterfinal | Bye | Yasmine IRAQI (IND) | | IRAQI |
| Semifinal | Uchechukwu UZOKWE (C.F) | Annabel ALNASSER (IND) | 6-1, 7-5 | UZOKWE |
| Semifinal | Elif SACLI (IND) | Yasmine IRAQI (IND) | 6-4, 6-1 | SACLI |
| Final | Uchechukwu UZOKWE (C.F) | Elif SACLI (IND) | To be played | |
Final Match-Up: What to Watch
- First-strike patterns: Both players have shown the ability to seize short balls; controlling the middle of the court early could tilt the balance.
- Return pressure: Depth and central targets on second-serve returns will be pivotal, especially on the fast indoor hard surface.
- Scoreboard composure: Uzokwe managed a tight second set in the semifinal, while Sacli has not been pushed to a decider yet. Handling momentum swings may define the outcome.
Order of Play Saturday, August 30, 2025
Todays schedule features the Girls Main Draw final. Times and courts are to be announced on site; please monitor the official tournament page for live updates.
| Round | Match | Time | Court |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final | Uchechukwu UZOKWE vs Elif SACLI | TBA | TBA |
Conditions and Setup
Dubais indoor hard courts deliver consistent bounce and a controlled environment, rewarding clean footwork and precise timing. Expect rallies to be brisk, with pace benefiting players who take the ball early.
Notes
Source: UAE Tennis Federation. All details are subject to confirmation by tournament officials on site.