Quarterfinal Day Preview: Road to MADO B/S07 - Topspin Tennis Tournament BU12, Dubai
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23/09/2025Quarterfinal Day Preview: Road to MADO B/S07 - Topspin Tennis Tournament BU12, Dubai
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter breaks down the Boys’ U12 quarterfinals in Dubai on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, with a tournament overview and today’s order of play.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road to MADO B/S07 - Topspin Tennis Tournament BU12
City: Dubai | Dates: September 19–28, 2025 | Surface: Hard | Official Ball: Wilson US Open
- Main Draw Size: 32
- Qualifying Draw Size: 8
- Category: Boys’ U12
- Part of the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open pathway
- Live tournament page: uaetennis.ae — Tournament Hub
Dubai’s late-September conditions have rewarded clean ball striking and first-strike patterns on the hard courts. After a brisk opening weekend, the Boys’ U12 field has settled into a compelling quarterfinal lineup featuring the top-ranked contender and several in-form challengers.
How We Got Here
The round of 32 and round of 16 delivered contrasting paths: a handful of one-sided scorelines, a couple of retirements and walkovers, and one gritty match-tiebreak escape. Notable performers have established clear tactical identities—high-percentage serves, aggressive forehands into open space, and disciplined depth off the backhand wing.
Form Check: Games Lost So Far
| Player | Rank | R32 Result | R16 Result | Total Games Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yezid Baccouche | 4 | 6–0, 6–0 | 6–1, 5–0 (Ret.) | 1 |
| Neil Mishra | 54 | 6–0, 6–0 | 7–6, 6–3 | 9 |
| Alec Larrouilh | 3 | 6–1, 6–0 | 6–2, 6–3 | 6 |
| Rafael Jurado | 30 | 6–1 (Ret.) | 6–4, 6–3 | 8 |
| Yusuf Mulla | 24 | 3–6, 6–3, 10–5 | 6–1, 6–1 | 11 |
| Akachukwu Uzokwe | 9 | 6–1, 6–1 | 6–0, 6–1 | 3 |
| Alex Kinnari | 17 | 6–3, 6–2 | 6–0, 6–0 | 5 |
| Kamil Rtel Bennani | 1 | 6–0, 6–0 | 6–2, 6–1 | 3 |
Quarterfinal Matchups to Watch
Yezid Baccouche (4) vs Neil Mishra (54)
- Trend: Baccouche’s dominance behind first strike; Mishra’s resilience showed in his 7–6 opener in the round of 16.
- Key: Neutralizing Baccouche’s first ball with deeper returns; short-rally control will likely decide momentum.
Alec Larrouilh (3) vs Rafael Jurado (30)
- Trend: Larrouilh has posted authoritative scorelines; Jurado navigated a retirement and then a composed straight-sets win.
- Key: Backhand-to-backhand exchanges and second-serve pressure on the hard court.
Yusuf Mulla (24) vs Akachukwu Uzokwe (9)
- Trend: Mulla escaped a match tiebreak in R32 and then accelerated; Uzokwe has conceded only three games in two rounds.
- Key: First-serve percentage for Mulla to blunt Uzokwe’s return aggression.
Alex Kinnari (17) vs Kamil Rtel Bennani (1)
- Trend: Kinnari’s clean 6–0, 6–0 in R16 meets the top-ranked Bennani, who has given up just three games all event.
- Key: Containing Bennani’s depth and redirecting pace down the line to change patterns.
Today Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Order of Play
Round: Quarterfinals (Boys’ U12 Main Draw). Court assignments and exact start times will be confirmed on site. Matches will be called in sequence.
| Match # | Round | Players | Court | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QF | Yezid Baccouche vs Neil Mishra | TBD | To be scheduled |
| 2 | QF | Alec Larrouilh vs Rafael Jurado | TBD | To be scheduled |
| 3 | QF | Yusuf Mulla vs Akachukwu Uzokwe | TBD | To be scheduled |
| 4 | QF | Alex Kinnari vs Kamil Rtel Bennani | TBD | To be scheduled |
Sequence Reminder
- Match 1: Baccouche vs Mishra
- Match 2: Larrouilh vs Jurado
- Match 3: Mulla vs Uzokwe
- Match 4: Kinnari vs Rtel Bennani
Notes
- Order of play is subject to change. Please follow on-site announcements and consult the official tournament page for live updates.
- Weather and court readiness may affect start times.
Bottom line: On hard courts that reward clarity and commitment, expect decisive serving patterns and proactive baseline play to shape today’s quarterfinal outcomes.