Road to MADO U18 Boys in Dubai: Semifinal Day Preview and Order of Play — Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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23/09/2025Road to MADO U18 Boys in Dubai: Semifinal Day Preview and Order of Play — Tuesday, September 23, 2025
With the draw down to the final four at the Road to MADO B/S07- 365 Open Sports - U18 Boys in Dubai, we break down the quarterfinals, spotlight form players, and present Tuesday’s semifinal order of play.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road to MADO B/S07- 365 Open Sports - U18 Boys
Location: Dubai, UAE
Dates: September 19–28, 2025
Surface: Hard | Official Ball: Wilson US Open
Main Draw: 16 | Qualifying Draw: 8
Age Group: U18 Boys | Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: Yes
Entry Fee: AED 185
As part of the UAE Tennis Federation’s Road to Mubadala pathway, this week’s Dubai stop has progressed to the business end, with four young standouts booking their spots in the semifinals on the fast hard courts.
Official tournament page: uaetennis.ae
Road to the Semifinals
The quarterfinals delivered a blend of dominance and grit, setting up two compelling semifinal clashes.
| Quarterfinal | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Saad BUKADIDA (THE) vs Leon WOJCIECHOWSKI (365) | Saad def Leon 6-0, 6-4 | Powerful baseline control; zero sets dropped in QF. |
| Ishaan PRATAP (365) vs Shokan Bekbergen (IND/KAZ) | Ishaan def Bekbergen 6-1, 6-2 | Authoritative straight-sets win after R16 walkover. |
| Radu POP (EMI) vs Ashmik MEHNGI (365) | Radu def Mehngi 1-6, 6-2, [10-5] | Resilient turnaround; clutch in the match tiebreak. |
| Ayaan Malik (WEL/Pakistan) vs Adam MORSY (RAC) | Ayaan def Morsy 6-2, 6-3 | Confident progression; clean striking off both wings. |
Notable Earlier Results (Round of 16)
- Leon WOJCIECHOWSKI def Ralph FARAH 4-6, 7-6, [10-5]
- Radu POP def Priyaansh Jajoo 7-5, 6-0
- Ishaan PRATAP advanced via walkover vs Rudra RAGHUVANSHI
- Ashmik MEHNGI advanced via walkover vs Marwan ALMARZOUQI
- Adam MORSY advanced via walkover vs Yusuf SYED
- Saad BUKADIDA and Shokan Bekbergen progressed from byes
Form Guide and Players to Watch
- Saad BUKADIDA (Rank 2, THE): Accelerated through the quarterfinal with a 6-0 opening set; his first-serve forecourt patterns have been decisive.
- Ishaan PRATAP (Rank 26, 365): Striking with depth and clarity; backed up a R16 walkover with a clinical straight-sets QF.
- Radu POP (Rank 23, EMI): Showed nerve under pressure, flipping momentum to win a super tiebreak; fitness and composure stand out.
- Ayaan Malik (Rank 3, WEL/Pakistan): Top-of-draw steadiness; smooth into the last four after a composed 6-2, 6-3.
Today’s Schedule
Order of Play — Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The semifinals are slated for today in Dubai. Exact court assignments and start times will be confirmed by the tournament referee and published on the official page.
| Match | Round | Players | Time | Court |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF-1 | Semifinal | Saad BUKADIDA (THE) vs Ishaan PRATAP (365) | TBC | TBC |
| SF-2 | Semifinal | Radu POP (EMI) vs Ayaan Malik (WEL/Pakistan) | TBC | TBC |
What to Expect
- Contrast of styles: Bukadida’s first-strike tennis against Pratap’s measured counterpunching could hinge on early service games.
- Deciding-set readiness: Pop’s proven nerve in super tiebreaks meets Malik’s straight-sets efficiency.
- Physicality on hard courts: Midday conditions and court speed will reward aggressive, depth-heavy patterns.
Stay Updated
For live updates, any schedule adjustments, and draws, follow the official page: UAE Tennis Federation — Tournament Hub.
Notes
Order of play is subject to change by the tournament referee. Results and times will be updated as matches conclude.