Rest Day in Dubai: Tennis 360 BU12 Indoor Tournament Sets the Stage for Sunday’s Final
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30/08/2025Rest Day in Dubai: Tennis 360 BU12 Indoor Tournament Sets the Stage for Sunday’s Final
On Saturday, August 30, 2025, play pauses at the Tennis 360 BU12 Indoor Tournament in Dubai. We recap the road to the semifinals and outline the schedule ahead of Sunday’s 15:00 final on DSW Court 1.
Tournament Overview
Event: Tennis 360 BU12 Indoor Tournament (Boys 12)
City: Dubai
Dates: 22–31 August 2025
Surface: Hard (Indoor)
Official Ball: Wilson Championships
Main Draw: 32 players
Entry Fee: AED 150
Organiser: UAE Tennis Federation
Dubai’s indoor hard courts have produced crisp baseline exchanges and rewarded first‑strike tennis throughout the week. With the draw trimmed to its last four, two high-quality semifinals were scheduled on Friday, setting up a rest day on Saturday and a Sunday finale.
Road to the Final Four
Four standouts powered into the semifinals on Friday, August 29:
- Kamil RTEL BENNANI (SMA, Rank 3) — Ruthless efficiency: def. Bret MENEZES 6-2, 6-0 (R16); def. Shiva BAJAJ 6-3, 6-3 (QF).
- Ahmed-Amir Rahal (IND, Rank 11) — Grit under pressure: def. Mohammed Shuayb AHMED 6-1, 6-2 (R16); edged Rudra BAJAJ 6-2, 2-6, 10-8 (QF).
- Ali AL ALI (ABU, Rank 7) — Statement wins: def. Mohammed Ayyub AHMED 6-0, 6-2 (R16); def. Atharv SINGH 6-1, 6-0 (QF).
- Ayaan ABDUL KADER (SMA, Rank 67) — Composed and clinical: def. Aymen MESSAADI 6-4, 6-2 (R16); def. Ryan REBELLO 7-5, 6-2 (QF).
Semifinal Line-up (scheduled Friday, August 29)
| SF | Match | Court | Scheduled Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF1 | Kamil RTEL BENNANI vs Ahmed-Amir Rahal | DSW Court 1 | 15:30 | Result TBC |
| SF2 | Ali AL ALI vs Ayaan ABDUL KADER | DSW Court 2 | 15:30 | Result TBC |
Note: Official results for Friday’s semifinals will be confirmed on the tournament page once validated by the referee.
Today’s Order of Play — Saturday, August 30, 2025
Status: Rest day for BU12 Main Draw. No official matches scheduled today.
| Time | Court | Match | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | No BU12 matches scheduled | Players recover and prepare for Sunday’s final |
For any late schedule updates, please check the official order of play.
What’s Next: Sunday Final
Final: Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2
When: Sunday, August 31, 15:00
Court: DSW Court 1
How Each Semifinalist Has Scored So Far
- Kamil RTEL BENNANI: 6-2 6-0; 6-3 6-3.
- Ahmed-Amir Rahal: 6-1 6-2; 6-2 2-6 10-8.
- Ali AL ALI: 6-0 6-2; 6-1 6-0.
- Ayaan ABDUL KADER: 6-4 6-2; 7-5 6-2.
Key Storylines to Watch
- First-strike edge: With indoor pace and the Wilson Championships ball, early court control has paid off all week.
- Serve + forehand patterns: The most effective players have found quick finishes behind a reliable first serve.
- Resilience under pressure: Match tie-break experience could decide the title if the final tightens late.
We will provide live coverage and certified results on Sunday. Until then, enjoy the rest day and get ready for a high-quality BU12 final in Dubai.