Quarterfinal Contours Emerge in Dubai: Road To MADO A/S4 — 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup (Women)

Tournament Overview

Event: Road To MADO A/S4 — 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup — Women’s
City: Dubai
Dates: November 21–30, 2025
Circuit: UAE Tennis Federation Pro Circuit (Women)
Main Draw Size: 16 singles
Surface: Hard
Official Ball: Wilson US Open
Prize Offering: 5k vouchers
Series: Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

The 10th edition of the Al Habtoor Tennis Cup is well underway in Dubai, with a compact 16-player singles draw delivering high-intensity, early-round matchups. Several top entries earned byes into the last 16, accelerating a quality quarterfinal lineup. With hard courts favoring clean ball-striking and first-strike tennis, expect aggressive patterns and quick transitions to the fore as the event advances.

Official tournament page

State of the Draw

Based on the published bracket, the quarterfinal picture is taking shape:

• Karina OGORODNIKOVA (FUT) — the top-ranked entrant — is positioned for a quarterfinal after receiving a first-round bye and awaits a confirmed opponent.
• Remi KRASNOV (ZAY, Japan) is slated to face Arshpreet Kaur (FUT) in a standout quarterfinal.
• Harshita SRIVASTAVA (IND) is drawn to meet Soroor MORADIBAJESTANI (IND) in a power baseline duel.
• XINRU Zhong (SMA, Emirati) is set on the bottom quarterfinal line, awaiting a confirmed opponent from the upper half of that section.

In the opening round, key ties included Saara KUNAKUNOVA (IND) vs Kyeorae LEE (IND) and Isabelle James (HPT, Bulgaria) vs Maria KUZURMAN (RAC). As of this report, official results have not been posted, and several byes contributed to early movement into the last eight.

Players to Watch

• Karina OGORODNIKOVA — Top seed stature and efficient first-strike tennis make her an early title favorite.
• XINRU Zhong — The Emirati contender is well placed for a deep run, with a heavy forehand that plays up on hard courts.
• Remi KRASNOV — The No. 6-ranked entrant brings disciplined patterns and defensive range, forcing opponents to overhit.
• Soroor MORADIBAJESTANI — A seeded presence whose flat backhand can rush opponents on this surface.
• Harshita SRIVASTAVA and Arshpreet Kaur — Both are dangerous floaters capable of upsetting seeds through sustained depth and return pressure.

Conditions and Tactics

Dubai’s late-November conditions yield dry air, moderate warmth, and a lively bounce with the Wilson US Open ball. Players who protect serve through precise first-ball patterns and step in on short replies will gain the clearest edge. Expect returners to target body serves and ad-court backhands to blunt early aggression.

Road to Mubadala Context

With the event designated as a Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open stop, every round won carries added weight for season positioning. Quarterfinal berths achieved today can be decisive in shaping the final weekend — and in securing momentum toward Abu Dhabi.

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 — Order of Play

As of publication, the official detailed order of play for Tuesday has not been released. Please check the tournament page for live updates.

Projected Feature Matches (Subject to Confirmation)

• Remi KRASNOV vs Arshpreet Kaur — Quarterfinal
• Harshita SRIVASTAVA vs Soroor MORADIBAJESTANI — Quarterfinal
• Karina OGORODNIKOVA vs TBD — Quarterfinal
• TBD vs XINRU Zhong — Quarterfinal

Note: Match order and start times will be confirmed by the referee’s office. Always refer to the official schedule closer to play.

Key Event Information

1. Sign-in Deadline: November 17, 2025 (completed)
2. Main Draw Window: November 21–30, 2025
3. Surface and Ball: Hard courts, Wilson US Open

Quarterfinal Snapshot

How to Follow

For live order-of-play postings, draws, and updates, visit the UAE Tennis Federation tournament hub. Results will be updated as they are officially confirmed by the tournament referee.

Editorial Note

All match pairings and scheduling are subject to confirmation and change. This report reflects information available at the time of publication on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.