Road to MADO B/S01 – U16 Boys at Rackets Academy: Monday, June 22, 2026 Update
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22/06/2026Road to MADO B/S01 – U16 Boys at Rackets Academy: Monday, June 22, 2026 Update
UAE Tennis Federation analysis and schedule update for the U16 Boys Road to MADO at Rackets Academy, Dubai—where the Round of 16 is set and today’s official Order of Play is pending confirmation.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road to MADO B/S01 – U16 Boys at Rackets Academy
City: Dubai
Dates: February 27 – September 13, 2026
Surface: Hard
Official Ball: Wilson Tour Premier
Main Draw Size: 32 | Qualifying Draw Size: 32
Entry Fee: AED 185
Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: Yes
| Stage | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Main Draw | Knockout (R32 to Final) | Single-elimination |
| Qualifying | Knockout | Top performers reach Main Draw |
| Venue Conditions | Outdoor Hard | Fast court pace favors first-strike tennis |
Where the Draw Stands
The Round of 32 featured a mix of completed matches, walkovers, and first-round byes to seed/protected positions. Confirmed on-court results:
- Dhruv Abraham (EMI) def. Pranav Harlalka (ATL) — 7-5, 6-0.
- Airu Nagata (JTP) def. Arrsh Badkul (IND) — 6-0, 6-1.
- Matteo Francesco Lorenzo Schieppati (IND) advanced vs. Andrija Mihajlovic (IND) — W.O.
- Jehan Patel (TEN) def. Alexander Staev (IND) — 6-2, 6-0.
Advancing by first‑round bye: Marwan Safi, Kenan Joshua Schlafstein, Shiv Ramchandani, Cayane Joe Muhtar, Alexander Kuzurman, James Corney, Ashwin Sathyanath, Agastya Chaturvedi, Jiarui Zhang, Alexandre Masse, Rehaan Nandi, and top-ranked Alexi Luca Rafael Aldemita.
Round of 16 Preview
The last 16 is now set. Key match-ups based on the posted draw:
- Marwan Safi (IND) vs Dhruv Abraham (EMI)
- Kenan Joshua Schlafstein (IND) vs Shiv Ramchandani (IND)
- Cayane Joe Muhtar (TOP) vs Airu Nagata (JTP)
- Alexander Kuzurman (RAC) vs James Corney (TPS)
- Ashwin Sathyanath (ZAY) vs Agastya Chaturvedi (C.F)
- Matteo F. L. Schieppati (IND) vs Jiarui Zhang (365)
- Alexandre Masse (IND) vs Rehaan Nandi (IND)
- Jehan Patel (TEN) vs Alexi Luca Rafael Aldemita (C.F)
Storylines: Top seed Alexi Aldemita begins his campaign against the in-form Jehan Patel, while power servers like James Corney and all-court operators such as Ashwin Sathyanath look well-suited to the hard courts. Watch for junior-hardened rally patterns from Marwan Safi and the first-strike efficiency of Cayane Joe Muhtar.
Order of Play — Monday, June 22, 2026 (Dubai)
As of publication, the tournament referee has not yet posted the official Order of Play for today. This page will be updated once court assignments and start times are confirmed.
| Court | Not Before | Match | Round | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA | Awaiting official schedule |
| Court 2 | TBA | TBA | TBA | Awaiting official schedule |
| Court 3 | TBA | TBA | TBA | Awaiting official schedule |
| Court 4 | TBA | TBA | TBA | Awaiting official schedule |
| Court 5 | TBA | TBA | TBA | Awaiting official schedule |
| Court 6 | TBA | TBA | TBA | Awaiting official schedule |
Note
Check the live draws and OOP on the official tournament page for updates throughout the day.
Players to Watch
- Alexi Luca Rafael Aldemita — World-beating consistency and court coverage; top seed enters in R16.
- Marwan Safi — Aggressive baseline patterns; strong on quick courts.
- James Corney — Heavy serve/forehand combination can shorten points.
- Ashwin Sathyanath — Reliable depth and transition skills.
- Cayane Joe Muhtar — First-strike tennis; looks to dictate early.
Conditions and Equipment
With hard courts and the Wilson Tour Premier ball, expect a brisk bounce and favor toward players who take the ball early and finish at the net. Fitness and heat management remain critical as Dubai summer conditions intensify.
By the Numbers
- Main Draw: 32 players
- Qualifying Draw: 32 players
- Entry Fee: AED 185
- Age Group: U16 Boys
- Surface: Hard
How to Follow
For real-time court assignments, scores, and updated Order of Play, visit the UAE Tennis Federation tournament hub.