Road to MADO B/S06 – TUSA Tennis BU12 Championships: Sunday Analysis and Order of Play (September 7, 2025)
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07/09/2025Road to MADO B/S06 – TUSA Tennis BU12 Championships: Sunday Analysis and Order of Play (September 7, 2025)
Quarterfinal business picks up in Dubai as the Boys’ U12 draw sharpens. With Akachukwu Uzokwe and Ali Al Ali already through, all eyes turn to Yezid Baccouche vs Shiva Bajaj and Guillaume Dorie vs Kamil Rtel Bennani on Sunday’s slate.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road to MADO B/S06 – TUSA Tennis BU12 Championships
Dates: September 5–14, 2025 | City: Dubai | Surface: Hard
Draws: Main Draw 32, Qualifying 16 | Age Group: Boys012 | Prize: Trophies
This tournament is part of the UAE Tennis Federations Road to MADO pathway toward the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, spotlighting emerging talent in a high-performance setting.
Draw at a Glance
- #1 seed: Yezid BACCOUCHE (THE) has moved efficiently into the quarterfinals.
- Form players: Ali AL ALI (ABU) and Akachukwu UZOKWE (C.F) have posted straight-sets wins with commanding scorelines.
- Contenders: Kamil RTEL BENNANI (SMA) and Guillaume DORIE (PRO) set up a quality quarterfinal on the lower half.
Results So Far
| Round | Winner | Score | Defeated |
|---|---|---|---|
| R16 | Yezid BACCOUCHE | 6-1, 6-2 | Ahmed SOLIMAN |
| R16 | Shiva BAJAJ | 6-4, 6-3 | Rudra BAJAJ |
| R16 | Akachukwu UZOKWE | 6-4, 6-1 | Haru OTA |
| R16 | Paul DORIE | 7-5, 7-5 | Rafael JURADO |
| R16 | Ali AL ALI | 6-1, 6-1 | Uzayr SHAHID |
| R16 | Nabil EL TAWIL | 5-7, 7-6, 10-4 | Bret MENEZES |
| R16 | Guillaume DORIE | 6-3, 6-2 | Yusuf MULLA |
| R16 | Kamil RTEL BENNANI | 6-1, 6-2 | Ayaan ABDUL KADER |
| QF | Akachukwu UZOKWE | 7-5, 6-4 | Paul DORIE |
| QF | Ali AL ALI | 6-0, 6-0 | Nabil EL TAWIL |
Quarterfinal Picture
Two quarterfinals are complete, and two remain:
- Done: Akachukwu UZOKWE def. Paul DORIE 7-5, 6-4.
- Done: Ali AL ALI def. Nabil EL TAWIL 6-0, 6-0.
- To play: Yezid BACCOUCHE (THE) vs Shiva BAJAJ (THE).
- To play: Guillaume DORIE (PRO) vs Kamil RTEL BENNANI (SMA).
Semifinal map: UZOKWE awaits the winner of BACCOUCHE/BAJAJ, while AL ALI awaits the winner of DORIE/RTEL BENNANI.
Todays Order of Play — Sunday, September 7, 2025
Court assignments and start times to be confirmed by the referee. Matches will follow in sequence with suitable rest.
- Quarterfinal: Yezid BACCOUCHE (THE) vs Shiva BAJAJ (THE)
- Quarterfinal: Guillaume DORIE (PRO) vs Kamil RTEL BENNANI (SMA)
- To follow (provisional): SF1 — Akachukwu UZOKWE (C.F) vs Winner of BACCOUCHE/BAJAJ
- To follow (provisional): SF2 — Ali AL ALI (ABU) vs Winner of DORIE/RTEL BENNANI
Tactical Storylines to Watch
- First-strike tennis: BACCOUCHEs quick-hitting baseline patterns face BAJAJs counter-punching stability.
- Serve plus one: DORIEs rhythm vs RTEL BENNANIs depth and backhand redirection could decide the lower half.
- Physicality index: AL ALIs scorelines suggest high pressure per return game; expect compact points and early breaks in the semifinal.
What a Win Today Means
- For UZOKWE and AL ALI, a day of scouting and recovery ahead of a high-stakes semifinal.
- For BACCOUCHE or BAJAJ, the top-half semifinal offers a direct path to a first Road to MADO final this season.
- For DORIE or RTEL BENNANI, momentum from the lower-half quarterfinal could be decisive in a quick turnaround.
Useful Links
Official tournament page — UAE Tennis Federation
Note: All information reflects the status as of Sunday morning, September 7, 2025.