ASICS Topspin Tennis Tournament BU12: Monday Report and Order of Play (November 10, 2025)
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10/11/2025ASICS Topspin Tennis Tournament BU12: Monday Report and Order of Play (November 10, 2025)
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter reviews the Boys’ U12 main draw in Dubai, highlights from the opening rounds, and Monday’s order of play for November 10, 2025.
Tournament Overview
Event: ASICS Topspin Tennis Tournament BU12 (Boys’ U12)
City: Dubai, UAE
Dates: November 7–16, 2025
Surface: Hard
Main Draw: 64 | Qualifying: 32
Tournament page: View official details
- After a busy opening weekend, the Boys’ U12 main draw has moved into the Round of 32 with several compelling matchups on tap.
- Dubai’s fast hard courts rewarded first-strike tennis and clean serving; several matches ended swiftly, while a few went the distance via match tie-breaks.
- Player availability produced a high number of walkovers; those who advanced cleanly will enjoy valuable recovery time ahead of tight turnarounds.
Opening Weekend Snapshot
The first wave of the Round of 64 mixed routine wins with edge-of-seat tie-breaks:
| Winner | Score | Opponent | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yezid Baccouche | 6-3, 6-0 | George Kozovoy | Authoritative baseline control secured early break leads. |
| Tamirlans Kozlovs | 3-6, 7-6, 10-5 | Jingze Xu | Clutched the second-set tie-break and rode momentum in the match tie-break. |
| Alex Kinnari | 6-0, 6-0 | Edoardo Spagnoletti | Clinical start sets tone for week. |
| Viaan Shetty | W.O. | Akachukwu Uzokwe | Advanced via walkover; fresh legs for R32. |
| Rafael Jurado | 6-1, 6-0 | Mark Krasnov | One-way traffic behind heavy forehand patterns. |
| Platon Zhukov | 7-5, 6-3 | Uzayr Shahid | Closed both sets with composed serving under pressure. |
Additional progressions via walkovers included: Yusuf Mulla, Mohammed Ayyub Ahmed, Gabriele Ocone, Akash Siva, Daksh Patel, Ali Al Ali, Madhav Bansal, Gregory Cohen, Dmitrii Kudashkin, and Bret Menezes.
Players to Watch
- Yezid Baccouche (Rank 3): Quick holds and early breaks suggest deep-run potential.
- Alex Kinnari (Rank 10): Immaculate first outing; strike-first patterns have translated well to the surface.
- Rafael Jurado (Rank 18): Forehand-led offense creating short points and scoreboard pressure.
- Madhav Bansal (Rank 16): Physicality and court coverage make him dangerous in late-round rallies.
- Pierre Aymes: Edged a deciding match tie-break in R64; awaits confirmation of his R32 opponent.
Today’s Order of Play — Monday, November 10, 2025
Note: Court assignments and start times are subject to confirmation by the referee. Please check the on-site board and the official tournament page for live updates.
| Round | Match | Court | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R64 | Mohammed Shuayb Ahmed vs Kamil Rtel Bennani | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Yezid Baccouche vs Tamirlans Kozlovs | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Sebastian Sonderby vs Rudra Bajaj | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Yusuf Mulla vs Adam Boban | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Syed Raza vs Alex Kinnari | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Viaan Shetty vs Mihailo Petrovic | - | - | Completed (W.O.) |
| R32 | Youssef Houchaime vs Mohammed Ayyub Ahmed | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Rafael Jurado vs Gabriele Ocone | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Akash Siva vs Anthony Andreu | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Shiva Bajaj vs William Aboughantous | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Anay Hiremath vs Daksh Patel | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Ivan Chuprin vs Maksim Sidorov | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Yanzheng Wang vs Ali Al Ali | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Madhav Bansal vs Gregory Cohen | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Platon Zhukov vs Dmitrii Kudashkin | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Bret Menezes vs Jack Earley | TBA | TBA | Pending |
| R32 | Pierre Aymes vs Winner of Ahmed/Rtel Bennani | TBA | TBA | Pending (TBD opponent) |
What to Watch For Today
- Serve + First Ball: Players converting first serves into forehand opportunities have been running away with sets on Dubai’s low-bounce hard courts.
- Recovery vs. Rhythm: Walkover beneficiaries arrive fresh; their opponents may benefit from recent match reps. The balance could swing either way in tight openers.
- Closing Poise: Early rounds featured decisive tie-breaks. Expect more match tie-breaks as parity increases deeper in the draw.
Path to the Round of 16
With a full slate of Round of 32 ties plus one remaining Round of 64 match, the draw will compress quickly. Those who finish efficiently today will gain a crucial recovery edge for the Round of 16.
Reporting Note
This report reflects results and pairings available as of Monday morning, November 10, 2025. For live updates, refer to the on-site boards and the official tournament page.