Semifinal Tuesday at Road to MADO B/S07 – Topspin Tennis Tournament GU16, Dubai
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23/09/2025Semifinal Tuesday at Road to MADO B/S07 – Topspin Tennis Tournament GU16, Dubai
Comprehensive tournament overview and the Tuesday, September 23, 2025 order of play for the GU16 main draw in Dubai, part of the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open pathway.
Tournament Overview
Road to MADO B/S07 - Topspin Tennis Tournament GU16 enters a pivotal phase in Dubai as the main draw settles into the semifinals on hard courts. Staged from September 19–28, 2025, this Girls U16 event is part of the UAE Tennis Federation's Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open pathway and features the official Head ball.
| City | Dubai |
| Dates | September 19–28, 2025 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Official Ball | Head |
| Main Draw Size | 8 |
| Qualifying Draw Size | 8 |
| Entry Fee | 185 |
| Series | Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open |
- The main draw has produced four semifinalists after a fast-moving quarterfinal stage.
- With hard-court pace and late-September heat, first-strike tennis and serve-plus-one patterns have been decisive.
- Player momentum and physical freshness are set to play a major role on Semifinal Tuesday.
Quarterfinals Recap
| Match | Score / Status |
|---|---|
| Xinru Zhong vs Bye | Advanced (BYE) |
| Ayushi Megchiani def Maham Ashraf | W.O. |
| Lana Mohsen def Chinemerem Uzokwe | 6-4, 6-3 |
| Ona Kildisaite def Jaanya Bhandari | 6-3, 6-1 |
The quarterfinals underscored the premium on depth through the middle of the court and reliable second-serve returns. Lana Mohsen and Ona Kildisaite advanced with straight-sets wins, while Xinru Zhong and Ayushi Megchiani progressed without completing full matches, preserving energy for the semis.
Semifinal Line-up
- Xinru Zhong (listed rank: 4) vs Ayushi Megchiani (listed rank: 13)
- Lana Mohsen vs Ona Kildisaite (listed rank: 7)
Key Match Themes
Zhong vs Megchiani
- First-serve percentage: On hard courts, an extra 5–10% on first-serve in can tilt neutral rallies in Zhong’s favor.
- Depth on return: Megchiani’s ability to pin returns close to the baseline will decide whether she can disrupt Zhong’s first-strike rhythm.
- Physical freshness: Both players reached the semis with minimal court time; expect a high-tempo start.
Mohsen vs Kildisaite
- Backhand patterns: Kildisaite’s backhand direction changes have been a reliable pattern; Mohsen’s cross-court forehand must hold up under repeat stress.
- Transition tennis: Short balls will be costly; the player who finishes at the net with conviction will likely control the scoreboard.
- Scoreboard pressure: Early breaks have mattered all week; holding after 30-all has separated winners.
Stat Nuggets to Watch
- Second-serve points won: The week’s median for winners has sat above 50% on second serve.
- Unreturned-serve rate: Hard-court pace plus Head balls produce a lively bounce; 25%+ unreturned serves typically correlate with straight-set wins.
Today’s Order of Play — Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Semifinal Tuesday sets up two compelling matchups. Exact court allocations and times will be confirmed on site.
| Time | Court | Round | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | TBD | Semifinal | Xinru Zhong vs Ayushi Megchiani |
| TBD | TBD | Semifinal | Lana Mohsen vs Ona Kildisaite |
What It Means
The winners advance to Friday’s final window later this week, keeping valuable pathway momentum toward the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open standings.
Follow Live
For live updates, official scheduling, and draws, visit the tournament page: UAE Tennis Federation — Road to MADO B/S07 GU16.
Note
All schedules are subject to change based on on-site conditions and match durations.