Tuesday Briefing: ASICS Topspin Tennis Tournament GU12 Quarterfinal Picture Takes Shape in Dubai
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11/11/2025Tuesday Briefing: ASICS Topspin Tennis Tournament GU12 Quarterfinal Picture Takes Shape in Dubai
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter: Tournament overview and Tuesday, November 11, 2025 order of play for the ASICS Topspin Tennis Tournament GU12 in Dubai, featuring a near-complete quarterfinal lineup and one remaining Round of 16 match.
Tournament Overview
The ASICS Topspin Tennis Tournament GU12 is underway in Dubai, running from Friday, November 7, to Sunday, November 16, 2025. The event features a 32-player main draw and an 8-player qualifying draw on outdoor hard courts, using the official Head ball. The Girls Under-12 category has drawn a deep field across Dubai academies and independent players.
- City: Dubai
- Dates: November 7–16, 2025
- Category: Girls U12
- Surface: Hard
- Main Draw Size: 32
- Qualifying Draw Size: 8
- Official Ball: Head
- Entry Fee: AED 125
- Tournament Link: Official page
Form Guide and Notable Results To Date
Through the opening rounds, several contenders have stamped authority with straight-sets wins, while a few withdrawals have reshaped sections of the draw:
- Elizaveta Korobova (Rank 1, IND) cruised 6-0, 6-0 in the Round of 16 over Khadijah Mulla after a bye through R32.
- Uchechukwu Uzokwe (Rank 2, C.F) advanced 6-0, 6-4 over Mia Radjenovic to reach the quarterfinals.
- Emilia Balkanyi (Rank 5, PBI) produced a statement 6-0, 6-0 win over Maria Abdallah in the Round of 16.
- Melissa Tatlieva (Rank 7, IND) moved through 6-3, 6-4 against Mimi Wang.
- Maithili Surve (Rank 9, FUT) notched a quality 6-3, 6-4 victory over Jaslene Elayyan.
- Reet Khanna (Rank 15, IND) dominated 6-0, 6-0 against Lara Chebaro.
- Anisa Tatlieva (Rank 18, IND) progressed from the Round of 16 via walkover against Adel Faller.
One Round of 16 match remains unplayed as Tuesday begins, with implications for the final quarterfinal pairing against the top-ranked Korobova.
Results Snapshot
Round of 16 completed results:
- U. Uzokwe def. M. Radjenovic 6-0, 6-4
- M. Surve def. J. Elayyan 6-3, 6-4
- E. Balkanyi def. M. Abdallah 6-0, 6-0
- R. Khanna def. L. Chebaro 6-0, 6-0
- A. Tatlieva def. A. Faller (W.O.)
- M. Tatlieva def. M. Wang 6-3, 6-4
- E. Korobova def. K. Mulla 6-0, 6-0
Today: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 — Order of Play
The schedule features the final Round of 16 match followed by the quarterfinals. Exact court allocations and start times are subject to on-site confirmation. Please consult the referee desk and the official tournament page for live updates.
Remaining Round of 16
- Elif Sacli (Rank 16, IND) vs Akshita Ramakhishnan (Rank 56, ATL)
Quarterfinals
- Uchechukwu Uzokwe (Rank 2, C.F) vs Maithili Surve (Rank 9, FUT)
- Emilia Balkanyi (Rank 5, PBI) vs Reet Khanna (Rank 15, IND)
- Anisa Tatlieva (Rank 18, IND) vs Melissa Tatlieva (Rank 7, IND)
- Elizaveta Korobova (Rank 1, IND) vs Winner of Sacli/Ramakhishnan
Quarterfinal Line-up at a Glance
| Match | Player | Rank | Club | Opponent | Rank | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF1 | Uchechukwu Uzokwe | 2 | C.F | Maithili Surve | 9 | FUT |
| QF2 | Emilia Balkanyi | 5 | PBI | Reet Khanna | 15 | IND |
| QF3 | Anisa Tatlieva | 18 | IND | Melissa Tatlieva | 7 | IND |
| QF4 | Elizaveta Korobova | 1 | IND | Winner Sacli/Ramakhishnan | - | - |
What To Watch
- Power vs consistency: Uzokwe’s first-strike tennis faces Surve’s composure in extended rallies.
- Shot tolerance test: Balkanyi’s pace and court control meet Khanna’s counterpunching.
- All-Tatlieva clash: Anisa vs Melissa promises contrasting patterns and tactical adjustments.
- Top seed’s path: Korobova awaits the winner of Sacli/Ramakhishnan with a potential semifinal against the Tatlieva winner looming.
Notes
Order of play remains subject to change due to match durations and on-site conditions. For official timing and court assignments, follow updates on the tournament page above.