JTP Tennis Academy BU14 Abu Dhabi — Tuesday Analysis and Order of Play
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03/02/2026JTP Tennis Academy BU14 Abu Dhabi — Tuesday Analysis and Order of Play
Midweek analysis from the UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter for the Boys Under 14 main draw in Abu Dhabi. Tournament overview, key storylines, and the Tuesday, February 3, 2026 order of play with matchups and notes.
Tournament Overview
The JTP Tennis Academy — BU14 — Abu Dhabi event enters its midweek phase on the hard courts in the capital. Running from January 30 to February 8, 2026, the tournament features a 32-player main draw and an 8-player qualifying field for Boys Under 14. With multiple first-round byes, the draw is accelerating toward a compelling Round of 16 and quarterfinal lineup.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Surface | Hard |
| Dates | Jan 30 – Feb 8, 2026 |
| Main Draw Size | 32 |
| Qualifying Draw Size | 8 |
| Category | Boys U14 |
| Entry Fee | AED 125 |
| Official Page | Tournament Link |
Field Highlights
- Haris Ashour (SUP) — a top contender with the poise to anchor the upper half.
- Ivan Shitikov (RAC) — high-ranking threat positioned to make a deep run.
- Yousef Ashour (SUP) — dangerous in mid-draw with heavy baseline patterns.
- Sai Anish Reddy Ettireddi (ZAY) — athletic all-court game in fine form.
- Omar Yousry (IND) — one to watch for ball-striking consistency under pressure.
Draw Dynamics and Early Storylines
The main draw features numerous Round of 32 byes, fast-tracking several headliners into the Round of 16. That structure creates a day of mixed scheduling: finishing R32 matchups while launching high-stakes R16 ties. Notable R16 pairings already set include Tiago Lynce (JTP) vs Timofei Soshnikov (RAC) and Alec Larrouilh (JTP) vs Shuayb Thahamuzammil (IND), with multiple academy players from JTP looking to leverage home familiarity.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 — Order of Play
As of press time, official court and time allocations for Tuesday had not been released. Please check the official tournament page for live updates. The matchups below are next in line per the draw and are expected to be scheduled today; times and courts are TBC.
Round of 32
| Time | Court | Match | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBC | TBC | Valentin Lucas (IND) vs Nabil El Tawil (GLO) | Winner faces Haris Ashour in R16. |
| TBC | TBC | Duuk Vos (GLO) vs Gabriel Michel (JTP) | Winner meets Sai Anish Reddy Ettireddi in R16. |
| TBC | TBC | Robert Volya (ATL) vs Gregory Cohen (JTP) | Winner plays Ivan Shitikov in R16. |
Round of 16
| Time | Court | Match | Keys |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBC | TBC | Tiago Lynce (JTP) vs Timofei Soshnikov (RAC) | Contrast of pace control and first-strike patterns. |
| TBC | TBC | Yousef Ashour (SUP) vs Samriddh Dutta (CHA) | Baseline depth vs counterpunching angles. |
| TBC | TBC | Alec Larrouilh (JTP) vs Shuayb Thahamuzammil (IND) | Serve placement and second-shot aggression. |
| TBC | TBC | Diogo Lynce (JTP) vs Omar Yousry (IND) | Rally tolerance in cross-court exchanges. |
| TBC | TBC | Obada Hashaikeh (IND) vs Yahya Eldessouki (IND) | Forehand patterns and mid-court conversion. |
Awaiting Opponents (Next-in-Line R16 Slots)
- Haris Ashour (SUP) vs Winner of Lucas/El Tawil
- Sai Anish Reddy Ettireddi (ZAY) vs Winner of Vos/Michel
- Ivan Shitikov (RAC) vs Winner of Volya/Cohen
Matches to Watch
- Tiago Lynce vs Timofei Soshnikov: Early R16 test that should set the tone in the top half; returns against first serves will be decisive.
- Yousef Ashour vs Samriddh Dutta: Expect measured aggression from Ashour; Dutta’s transition game could flip key points.
- Diogo Lynce vs Omar Yousry: A physical encounter likely decided by depth on neutral balls and resilience in long rallies.
- Vos vs Michel (R32): The winner earns a shot at Ettireddi; look for court-position battles off the backhand wing.
Outlook
With several contenders poised to enter the fray today, the Quarterfinal picture could crystallize quickly. Players with byes will need to find rhythm early against opponents already battle-tested from the R32. For live scheduling and court assignments, follow the official UAE Tennis Federation tournament page.