Road To MADO A/S4 – 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup BU16: Tuesday Preview, Key Results, and Order of Play
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25/11/2025Road To MADO A/S4 – 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup BU16: Tuesday Preview, Key Results, and Order of Play
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter: A concise Tuesday, November 25, 2025 overview of the BU16 event in Dubai, early-round highlights, players to watch, and today’s provisional Order of Play.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road To MADO A/S4 – 10th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup (BU16)
City: Dubai, UAE
Dates: November 21–30, 2025
Draw: 64-main draw (boys U16)
Surface: Hard
Official Ball: Wilson US Open
Entry Fee: AED 200
Prizes: Vouchers
Pathway: Part of the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
The boys’ U16 field has settled into the main-draw rhythm with a mix of commanding straight-sets wins, walkovers, and a few tight second sets that hinted at early rivalries. With Dubai’s crisp late-November conditions, timing off the hard court and first-strike tennis are proving decisive.
Where the Draw Stands
Round of 64 play produced several decisive scorelines and walkovers, seeding the Round of 32 with compelling contrasts: heavy hitters who cruised, counterpunchers who wore opponents down, and a cluster of contenders advancing via byes/W.O. Below are the key completed R64 results recognized by the referee’s sheet.
Standout Performances from Early Rounds
- Lorenzo Minuti def. Alexandre Masse, 6–0, 6–0 — a statement win on hard court.
- Ethan Pickering Sakr def. Maximilian Schleipen, 6–0, 7–5 — front‑foot start, then composure in a tight second set.
- Alexander Kuzurman def. Adam El Marouri, 6–1, 6–4 — controlled baseline patterns, tidy conversion.
- Rahil Rizvie def. James Corney, 6–2, 6–3 — clean strike zone, efficient holds.
- Balaamir Bekbergen def. Alan Senan, 6–1, 6–0 — pressure from both wings, brisk tempo.
- Agastya Chaturvedi def. Zad Alexi Muhtar, 7–5, 6–1 — clutch close in set one, acceleration in set two.
- Theotime Besse de Laromiguiere advanced via W.O.
- Nicolas Antonini advanced via W.O.
- Leon Wojciechowski advanced via W.O.
- Raphael Challita advanced via W.O.
- Gregoire Du Cray advanced via W.O.
- Karan Gandhi advanced via W.O.
Today’s Order of Play — Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Note: The referee is finalizing court assignments and start times. The pairings below reflect the Round of 32 ties currently pending. Please consult the official tournament page for live updates: Official Tournament Centre.
| Round | Match | Court | Not Before | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R32 | Mohammed Abbas vs Agastya Chaturvedi | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Lorenzo Minuti vs Serge Rached | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Manan Ahuja vs Theotime Besse de Laromiguiere | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Alexander Kuzurman vs Adam Morsy | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Brendan Uchil vs Ethan Pickering Sakr | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Nicolas Antonini vs Rudra Raghuvanshi | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Ishaan Pratap vs Rahil Rizvie | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Kushagra Jain vs Leon Wojciechowski | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Balaamir Bekbergen vs Ashmik Mehngi | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Saleh Wazni vs Raphael Challita | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Gregoire Du Cray vs Alexi Luca Rafael Aldemita | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Timur Gordeev vs Karan Gandhi | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Jacob Tito vs Adam Poppe | TBA | TBA | Pending |
Walkovers/Automatic Advances (No Match Required Today)
- Ayaan Malik — advances from R32 via W.O./bye.
- Cayane Joe Muhtar — advances from R32 via W.O./bye.
- Marwan Safi — advances from R32 via W.O./bye.
Players to Watch
- Mohammed Abbas (United Kingdom) — high seeding presence and all‑court balance.
- Marwan Safi — among the top‑ranked entrants; clean technique and court IQ.
- Adam Morsy — physical baseline game; first‑serve patterns set the tone.
- Brendan Uchil — compact swings, thrives in longer exchanges.
- Kushagra Jain — proactive returns; quick to transition forward.
- Ishaan Pratap — heavy forehand combinations, good closing instincts.
- Lorenzo Minuti — coming off a double‑bagel; confidence should be high.
- Ethan Pickering Sakr — fast starts and sturdy late‑set focus.
What Will Decide Matches Today
- First‑strike efficiency: On hard courts, serve + first forehand remains king.
- Return depth: Neutralizing the first ball is pivotal against big servers.
- Shot tolerance: The best balance of aggression and margin will prevail as rallies lengthen in key moments.
How to Follow
Live results, court updates, and any schedule changes will be posted on the UAE Tennis Federation tournament page. All timings and courts are subject to the referee’s confirmation and may change due to operational needs.