Cranleigh BU12 Tournament, Abu Dhabi — Day 3 Analysis and Sunday Order of Play
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21/12/2025Cranleigh BU12 Tournament, Abu Dhabi — Day 3 Analysis and Sunday Order of Play
UAE Tennis Federation AI Report on the Cranleigh BU12 Tournament in Abu Dhabi for Sunday, December 21, 2025: tournament overview, main-draw context, and today’s order of play.
Tournament Overview
The Cranleigh BU12 Tournament in Abu Dhabi continues into its opening weekend with the Boys Under 12 main draw taking shape. Running from December 19 to 28, 2025, the event is played on hard courts using the Prince official ball. As a development-focused junior competition, it does not award prize money, yet it gathers highly ranked UAE juniors for meaningful match play in a compact field.
- City: Abu Dhabi
- Dates: December 19–28, 2025
- Surface: Hard
- Official Ball: Prince
- Main Draw Size: 8; Qualifying Draw Size: 8
- Doubles: Not listed
- Entry Fee: AED 125
- Organizer: UAE Tennis Federation
For full details and live updates, visit the official tournament page.
Main Draw Picture: Quarterfinal Line-up
The Boys U12 main draw features four quarterfinals populated by several ranked contenders and rising talents from UAE clubs.
| Round | Match | Player 1 (Club) | Player 2 (Club) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinal | QF1 | Tiago LYNCE (JTP) | Reyansh DASH (IND) |
| Quarterfinal | QF2 | Aryen CHANDNANI (TRI) | Adam WILD ALI (RAC) |
| Quarterfinal | QF3 | Diogo LYNCE (JTP) | Adam MAHMOUD (ZAY) |
| Quarterfinal | QF4 | Eden FINLAYSON (ONS) | Rayan FASSI-FIHRI (IND) |
Rankings Context
The field blends ranked UAE juniors with developing competitors. Notable listed rankings among main-draw names include:
- Rayan FASSI-FIHRI — Rank 13
- Tiago LYNCE — Rank 14
- Diogo LYNCE — Rank 25
- Adam WILD ALI — Rank 28
- Aryen CHANDNANI — Rank 51
Note: Rankings are provided by the UAE Tennis ecosystem where available; some players have no listed ranking.
What to Watch on Sunday
- Baseline exchanges on hard courts: expect aggressive first-strike tennis and value on the serve-plus-one pattern.
- Composure in junior pressure points: converting break opportunities will be decisive in the compact BU12 draw.
- Club identities on display: JTP, IND, RAC, ZAY, and ONS players bring contrasting styles and coaching influences.
Order of Play — Sunday, December 21, 2025
Matches are scheduled to begin at 10:00 local time (GST, UTC+4). The site schedule includes additional junior fixtures alongside BU12 play.
| Court | Heading | Time | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court 1 | Start at | 10:00 | Reet KHANNA (IND) vs Urja ROSHAN (GLO) |
| Court 1 | Followed by | 10:00 | TBD (assignment to follow) |
| Court 2 | Start at | 10:00 | Moksha TIYYAGURA (IND) vs Aradhya HEGDE (CHA) |
Notes and Spectator Information
Order of play is subject to change based on on-site conditions and match durations. Please check the official page for the latest updates, court assignments, and any weather or operational advisories.
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter will continue to provide concise daily analyses and schedule highlights throughout the event.