Road to MADO B/S01 – U14 Boys Rackets Academy: Final-Weekend Outlook in Dubai
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07/03/2026Road to MADO B/S01 – U14 Boys Rackets Academy: Final-Weekend Outlook in Dubai
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter assesses the Road to MADO B/S01 – U14 Boys event in Dubai ahead of the final weekend (Saturday, March 7, 2026), reviewing key results, contenders, and today’s order-of-play information.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road to MADO B/S01 – U14 Boys Rackets Academy
City: Dubai
Dates: February 27 – March 8, 2026
Surface: Hard
Main Draw Size: 64
Qualifying Draw Size: 8
Format: Singles (no doubles listed)
Series: Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open (MADO)
This week at Rackets Academy in Dubai has showcased a deep U14 boys field blending top-ranked UAE circuit regulars and emerging talents. With the event feeding into the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, intensity has been high from the opening ball. The draw structure delivered a balanced route for the leading names while offering ample upset potential across the middle tiers.
What the First Week Told Us
Early rounds featured a mix of commanding wins, walkovers, and byes for higher-ranked entrants—common within a 64-player main draw on a tight schedule. Momentum, court-speed adaptation, and physical management under Dubai’s conditions have already played visible roles.
Selected Round of 64 Results (Completed)
| Match | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Gleb Galenka def. Jack Earley | 6-4, 6-0 | Authority in set two. |
| Leo Remi def. Aarav Menon | 6-1, 6-1 | Baseline control throughout. |
| Elyes Aouij def. Platon Zhukov | 6-1, 6-0 | Fast start, never let up. |
| Langdi Cao def. Tabish Aggarwal | W.O. | Walkover advance. |
| Alec Larrouilh def. Sean Quadras | W.O. | Walkover advance. |
| Alex Kinnari def. Anthony Andreu | 6-2, 6-0 | Efficient hold-break pattern. |
| Sami Khoury def. Rayan Fassi-Fihri | 6-2, 6-4 | Well-managed closing stretch. |
| Guillaume Dorie def. David Spica | 6-1, 6-0 | Clean conversion on returns. |
Context on Byes
Several higher-ranked players received byes into the Round of 32, a standard practice to recognize recent form and ranking while balancing the draw.
Round of 32 Landscape
The Round of 32 pairings (noted below) set up meaningful tests for title hopefuls and in-form risers.
- Rehaan Nandi vs Gleb Galenka
- Leo Remi vs Elyes Aouij
- Takeru Kamiki vs Paul Dorie
- Gabriel Bisht vs Yahia Karkouri
- Ivan Shitikov vs Ivan Kondrashov
- Langdi Cao vs Yezid Baccouche
- Amirali Farzanrad vs Hridhaan Easwaran
- Alexander Alnasser vs Adnan Mroueh
- Kai Archer vs Filip Milovanovic
- Neil Mishra vs Selcuk Kaan Yazici
- Alec Larrouilh vs Ivan Chuprin
- Viaan Shetty vs Kamil Rtel Bennani
- Karim Abdulla vs Joren Thian
- Akachukwu Uzokwe vs Kareem Zeineldin
- Alex Kinnari vs Sami Khoury
- Guillaume Dorie vs Airu Nagata
Note: Results from these Round of 32 ties were not provided in the current dataset at the time of writing.
Contenders and Form Guide
- Rehaan Nandi and Airu Nagata: Consistent performers with the athletic range to thrive on a medium-quick hard court.
- Ivan Shitikov and Kamil Rtel Bennani: Ball-strike quality and directional depth stand out in pressure moments.
- Alex Kinnari, Alec Larrouilh, and Sami Khoury: Reliable patterns and strong first-strike tennis bode well on Dubai’s pace.
Order of Play – Saturday, March 7, 2026
The official Saturday schedule is to be confirmed by the referee. Please refer to the tournament page for live updates and court assignments: Official Tournament Link.
| Court | Local Time (Dubai, UTC+4) | Match | Round | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA | To be confirmed |
| Court 2 | TBA | TBA | TBA | To be confirmed |
| Court 3 | TBA | TBA | TBA | To be confirmed |
| Court 4 | TBA | TBA | TBA | To be confirmed |
| Court 5 | TBA | TBA | TBA | To be confirmed |
| Court 6 | TBA | TBA | TBA | To be confirmed |
How Saturday Typically Unfolds
On the final weekend of a 64-player junior draw, the program usually features late-round singles (quarters/semifinals) with recovery windows optimized between matches. Exact rounds for this event’s Saturday session will be finalized by the tournament referee.
Keys to Watch Today
- First-serve percentage: Crucial in managing scoreboard pressure; the Dubai hard court rewards proactive patterns.
- Return plus one: Players who win depth in the first two shots tend to control neutral rallies.
- Physical management: Turnaround times between late-round matches highlight conditioning and routines.
Notes and Methodology
Analysis is based on the official draw and results provided to the UAE Tennis Federation at the time of publication. Some matches remain pending in the dataset. For live scoring, court changes, and weather-related adjustments, follow the official tournament page.