U12 Girls Rackets Academy (Dubai) — Saturday, February 21, 2026 Analysis and Order of Play
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21/02/2026U12 Girls Rackets Academy (Dubai) — Saturday, February 21, 2026 Analysis and Order of Play
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter reviews the U12 Girls Rackets Academy in Dubai, highlights Maya Kanbargimath’s title run, and provides the Saturday, February 21, 2026 order of play update.
Tournament Overview
The U12 Girls Rackets Academy tournament in Dubai has run from Friday, February 13, 2026 to Sunday, February 22, 2026, showcasing rising talents on hard courts in a compact, development-focused setting. It features a 16-player qualifying draw feeding into an 8-player main draw.
- City: Dubai
- Surface: Hard
- Main Draw Size: 8
- Qualifying Draw Size: 16
- Category: Girls U12 (Singles)
- Organizer Link: Official Tournament Page
Key Storylines So Far
- Maya Kanbargimath authored a composed title run, rallying from a set down in the semifinals and closing the final in straight sets.
- Yasmina El Eit pieced together a strong week with authoritative wins through the bottom half to reach the championship match.
- Diana Foltova stamped a convincing quarterfinal win before bowing out in a high-quality semifinal decided by a match tiebreak.
Results at a Glance
| Round | Match | Score / Status |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinal | Maya Kanbargimath vs BYE | Advanced (BYE) |
| Quarterfinal | Alexia Marquez vs Diana Foltova | 1–6, 1–6 |
| Quarterfinal | Stuti Shah vs Bailey Barnett | W.O. (Shah advanced) |
| Quarterfinal | Stella Ahlmark vs Yasmina El Eit | 2–6, 2–6 |
| Semifinal | Maya Kanbargimath vs Diana Foltova | 3–6, 6–4, 10–4 (match tiebreak) |
| Semifinal | Stuti Shah vs Yasmina El Eit | 1–6, 0–6 |
| Final | Maya Kanbargimath vs Yasmina El Eit | 6–2, 6–0 |
Performance Snapshot — Champion: Maya Kanbargimath
- Main-draw record: 3–0 (including BYE in QF)
- Sets (won–lost): 4–1
- Games (won–lost): 21–12 across conventional sets
- Clutch factor: Won the deciding match tiebreak 10–4 in the semifinal
Takeaway: After navigating a momentum swing in the semifinal, Maya elevated her first-strike consistency and return depth in the final, conceding only two games.
Saturday, February 21, 2026 — Order of Play
As of Saturday, February 21, 2026, the main-draw final has been completed and recorded. No additional main-draw matches are listed for today. Please check the official page for any court allocations related to practices, ceremonies, or updates.
| Court | Time | Match | Round | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | No official matches posted | — | Refer to tournament page for updates |
Tactical Notes from the Final
- Serve +1 Patterns: Kanbargimath simplified patterns to the deuce corner, opening forehand space early.
- Return Positioning: Early contact on second-serve returns kept El Eit on defensive starts.
- Rally Width: Cross-court backhand exchanges set up line changes at low risk, particularly in game-three and game-five sequences of set one.
Notes
All match details are drawn from the official UAE Tennis Federation system. Scheduling is subject to change; consult the official tournament page for the latest information.