Semifinal Wednesday Preview – Road To MADO A/S3: 4th Fujairah ITF WC GU18 Championships
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22/10/2025Semifinal Wednesday Preview – Road To MADO A/S3: 4th Fujairah ITF WC GU18 Championships
Quarterfinals are complete in Fujairah, and four standouts remain. Here is the tournament overview and Wednesday, October 22, 2025 order of play for the Girls’ U18 main draw.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road To MADO A/S3 - 4th Fujairah ITF WC GU18 Championships
City: Fujairah | Surface: Hard | Dates: October 17–26, 2025
Age Group: Girls U18 | Main Draw Size: 8 | Qualifying Draw Size: 8
Prize Money: 800 Vouchers | Series: Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
With compact draws and quick turnarounds, the Girls’ Main Draw has already delivered decisive performances on Fujairah’s hard courts.
What Has Happened So Far
The quarterfinals concluded with authoritative straight-set wins, setting up two compelling semifinals:
| Match | Winner | Score | Club/Nation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cara Du Toit vs Arshpreet Kaur | Arshpreet Kaur | 6-1, 6-2 | FUT |
| Isabelle James vs Ayana Sujith | Isabelle James | 6-1, 6-1 | HPT / Bulgaria |
| Avantika JOSHI vs Callista Uchil | Callista Uchil | 6-0, 6-0 | PUC |
| Raania Thakur vs Aisha TURDIEVA | Raania Thakur | 6-2, 6-1 | SIM |
Form Guide into the Semifinals
- Callista Uchil (PUC): Did not drop a game in the quarterfinals (12 straight games won). Clean, first-strike efficiency.
- Isabelle James (HPT, Bulgaria): Conceded only two games in her opener; served with clarity and attacked short balls.
- Arshpreet Kaur (FUT): Dropped three games; strong baseline weight and high first-serve conversion under pressure.
- Raania Thakur (SIM): Controlled the tempo and protected serve well, allowing just three games.
Today, Wednesday, October 22, 2025 — Order of Play
Girls’ Main Draw Semifinals (times and courts to be confirmed by the referee; please check on-site boards and the official page for live updates).
| Round | Match | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Semifinal | Arshpreet Kaur (FUT) vs Isabelle James (HPT, BUL) | Time TBC |
| Semifinal | Callista Uchil (PUC) vs Raania Thakur (SIM) | Time TBC |
Note: Order of play remains subject to change based on weather and court availability. For official confirmations, visit the tournament page.
Key Match Themes
- Baseline weight vs. counter-punching: Kaur’s heavy ball will test James’s early timing and redirect patterns.
- First-strike tennis: Uchil’s proactive returns could compress service games and tilt rallies short against Thakur.
- Second-serve pressure: Expect both matches to hinge on who attacks second serves with greater depth.
What It Means
With a place in Thursday’s final on the line, today’s winners position themselves for valuable ranking momentum on the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open and a confidence spike heading into the final weekend in Fujairah.
Follow Live
Draws, order of play updates, and results are posted on the UAE Tennis Federation portal: Official Tournament Page.