Semifinal Spotlight in Dubai: Road To MADO A/S2 - Topspin Tennis Mens
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02/10/2025Semifinal Spotlight in Dubai: Road To MADO A/S2 - Topspin Tennis Mens
On Thursday, October 2, 2025, the Road To MADO A/S2 - Topspin Tennis Men's in Dubai reaches the semifinal stage on hard courts. We break down the tournament storylines and present todays order of play featuring Ralph Rached vs Julien Mizzon and Radu Pop vs Francisco Maria Pinto Soares Baptista.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road To MADO A/S2 - Topspin Tennis Mens (Pro Circuit, Men)
City: Dubai | Surface: Hard | Dates: September 26 October 5, 2025
Main Draw: 16 | Qualifying: 8 | Prize Money: Vouchers worth AED 5,000
Series: Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open | Format: Singles
Dubais late-season hard-court swing is delivering tightly fought contests and decisive tiebreak finishes. With the field narrowed to four, semifinal day promises a blend of power baseline play and cool tiebreak nerve.
Road So Far: Key Results and Trends
Momentum has favored players who manage the big points. Several matches were decided by match tiebreaks, highlighting how slim the margin is on Dubais quick hard courts.
| Round | Winner | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| QF | Ralph RACHED | 4-6, 6-3, 10-5 | Suramya PANDEY |
| QF | Julien MIZZON | 6-1, 7-6 | Rahil Rizvie |
| QF | Radu POP | 6-0, 6-2 | Abdurrahman ZALLOUM |
| QF | Francisco M. P. S. BAPTISTA | 6-1, 2-6, 10-6 | Ofel LASCUNA |
| R16 | Ralph RACHED | 6-2, 7-5 | Mohamed BOURAGA |
| R16 | Julien MIZZON | 6-0, 6-3 | Pierre GIRARD PECARRERE |
| R16 | Rahil Rizvie | W.O. | Falah AL AMERI |
| R16 | Radu POP | 6-2, 6-1 | Said BOU ABIDI |
| R16 | Francisco M. P. S. BAPTISTA | 6-3, 6-1 | Toon DAEMERS |
| R16 | Ofel LASCUNA | 6-7, 6-2, 10-5 | Mohammed Yaseen ZALLOUM |
Note: Match tiebreaks (to 10) are used in deciding sets in this event.
Semifinal Line-up
- SF1: Ralph RACHED vs Julien MIZZON
- SF2: Radu POP vs Francisco Maria PINTO SOARES BAPTISTA
Form Guide and Talking Points
- Ralph RACHED: Survived back-to-back pressure moments, including a match tiebreak win over the high-ranked Suramya PANDEY. Clutch under fire.
- Julien MIZZON: Clean ball-striker who has yet to drop a set this week, closing a tight tiebreak in the quarterfinals.
- Radu POP: The most decisive scorelines in the quarters (6-0, 6-2) suggest he is timing the ball early and dictating rallies.
- Francisco BAPTISTA: Showed resilience, edging a deciding match tiebreak in the quarterfinals after a momentum swing.
Paths to the Semifinals
- Ralph RACHED: d. Mohamed BOURAGA (R16) → d. Suramya PANDEY (QF)
- Julien MIZZON: d. Pierre GIRARD PECARRERE (R16) → d. Rahil Rizvie (QF)
- Radu POP: d. Said BOU ABIDI (R16) → d. Abdurrahman ZALLOUM (QF)
- Francisco M. P. S. BAPTISTA: d. Toon DAEMERS (R16) → d. Ofel LASCUNA (QF)
Todays Order of Play Thursday, October 2, 2025
The tournament enters semifinal day. Times are subject to confirmation; please consult the official page for live updates.
| Order | Round | Match | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semifinal | Ralph RACHED vs Julien MIZZON | TBA | Winner faces SF2 winner in the final |
| 2 | Semifinal | Radu POP vs Francisco M. P. S. BAPTISTA | TBA | Pop enters with the tournaments strongest set differential |
What to Watch
- First-serve percentage: On Dubais hard courts, early control of the point has been decisive.
- Return depth: Mizzon and Pop have excelled at pushing returns deep to neutralize first strikes.
- Tiebreak nerves: With multiple matches decided in breakers, late-set composure could decide both semifinals.
Final Notes
Schedules and courts are subject to change. For real-time updates, draws, and results, visit the official tournament page. Good luck to all semifinalists as the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open intensifies in Dubai.