MOURATOGLOU Abu Dhabi BU14: Champion Crowned and Final-Weekend Update — Saturday, October 24, 2026
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24/10/2026MOURATOGLOU Abu Dhabi BU14: Champion Crowned and Final-Weekend Update — Saturday, October 24, 2026
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter analysis of the Boys U14 event in Abu Dhabi: key results, standout performers, and the order-of-play status for Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Tournament Overview
MOURATOGLOU Abu Dhabi BU14 has delivered a high-quality week of junior tennis in Abu Dhabi, running from October 16 to October 25, 2026 on Hard courts. The event featured a Main Draw of 32 players and a Qualifying Draw of 8, with the Wilson US Open as the official ball.
- Age Group: Boys U14
- City: Abu Dhabi
- Surface: Hard
- Main Draw Size: 32; Qualifying: 8
- Dates: Oct 16–25, 2026
- Official Tournament Page: View details and full draws
Champion and Final Recap
Champion: Kamil RTEL BENNANI (SMA)
Runner-up: Alec LARROUILH (JTP)
The Boys U14 title was decided on Sunday, October 18, 2026, with Kamil RTEL BENNANI defeating Alec LARROUILH 6-3, 6-1 in a commanding final. Kamil’s clean striking and first-strike patterns on the hard courts repeatedly set the tone, and he closed the championship match with poise.
Path to the Title — Kamil RTEL BENNANI (SMA)
- R32: Bye
- R16: def. Diogo LYNCE (JTP) 6-0, 6-0
- Quarterfinal: def. Liam BLIT-ZHENG (IND) 6-1, 6-1
- Semifinal: vs. Yahia KARKOURI (SMA) 6-1, 2-0 (ret.)
- Final: def. Alec LARROUILH (JTP) 6-3, 6-1
Across completed sets, the champion conceded only seven games in the knockout rounds (R16, QF, Final), underscoring a week of sustained dominance.
Standout Performers and Notable Matches
- Alec LARROUILH (JTP) produced a composed run to the final, highlighted by a straight-sets semifinal win over Langdi CAO and benefitting from a QF walkover after a strong R16 showing by Daniel MATIS (JTP).
- SMA Academy Impact: Three of the four semifinalists represented SMA — Kamil RTEL BENNANI, Yahia KARKOURI, and Langdi CAO — a notable performance for the programme.
- Langdi CAO (SMA): Survived a dramatic R32 decider over Tiago LYNCE, clinching the match tiebreak 11–9, then powered into the semifinals before falling to Larrouilh.
- Yahia KARKOURI (SMA): Breezed through the early rounds, including a one-sided R16 and QF, but retired in the semifinal while trailing Kamil.
- Nazzario PENCY JOHN DIOSES (TRI): Scored a quality R16 win and pushed into the last eight, where he met the in-form Karkouri.
- Daniel MATIS (JTP): Delivered a clinical R16 victory before his quarterfinal concluded as a walkover in favor of Larrouilh.
Statistical Snapshot
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Champion | Kamil RTEL BENNANI (SMA) |
| Runner-up | Alec LARROUILH (JTP) |
| Champion’s games lost (completed matches) | 7 (R16, QF, Final) |
| Semifinalists | Kamil RTEL BENNANI (SMA), Yahia KARKOURI (SMA), Langdi CAO (SMA), Alec LARROUILH (JTP) |
| Official Ball | Wilson US Open |
| Surface | Hard |
Today’s Order of Play — Saturday, October 24, 2026
The Boys U14 event completed its semifinals and final on Sunday, October 18. As a result, there are no BU14 matches scheduled today.
| Court | Time | Match | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | No BU14 matches scheduled (event concluded on Oct 18) |
For any on-site activities or updates related to the event weekend, please refer to the official tournament page.
Looking Ahead
The tournament window runs through October 25. Congratulations to all competitors and teams involved, with special recognition to the champion, Kamil RTEL BENNANI, for an exceptional campaign in Abu Dhabi.