JTP Tennis Academy GU14 Abu Dhabi: Tuesday Focus and Quarterfinal Stakes
Date:
03/02/2026JTP Tennis Academy GU14 Abu Dhabi: Tuesday Focus and Quarterfinal Stakes
Tournament overview and Tuesday, February 3, 2026 update for the Girls’ U14 main draw in Abu Dhabi, with matchups, rankings context, and the day’s order-of-play status.
Tournament Overview
Event: JTP Tennis Academy - GU14 - Abu Dhabi (Girls’ 14)
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dates: January 30 to February 8, 2026
Surface: Hard
Main Draw Size: 8
Qualifying Draw Size: 8
Format: Singles
This week’s Girls’ U14 event in Abu Dhabi brings together a compact, competitive field, with early rounds designed to reward precise shot selection and strong first-serve percentages on the hard courts. With an eight-player main draw, every match carries quarterfinal-to-final implications, compressing pressure and opportunity into a short window.
Main Draw Snapshot (Quarterfinals)
| Match | Player 1 | Club/Nation | Player 2 | Club/Nation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF1 | Yashvii BHATIA | IND | Serena AOUN | JTP |
| QF2 | Emilia BALKANYI | PBI | Alkistis Panoutsou | IND / Greece |
| QF3 | Aradhya HEGDE | CHA | Melissa TATLIEVA | IND |
| QF4 | Ayelet HOFSTETTER | JTP | Chinemerem UZOKWE | C.F |
Ranking Context
While seeding details are not published, current rankings in the entry list provide a guide to expectations:
| Player | Ranking |
|---|---|
| Yashvii BHATIA | 5 |
| Chinemerem UZOKWE | 10 |
| Alkistis Panoutsou | 12 |
| Aradhya HEGDE | 18 |
| Emilia BALKANYI | 58 |
| Serena AOUN | 61 |
| Ayelet HOFSTETTER | — |
| Melissa TATLIEVA | — |
Takeaway: BHATIA profiles as the player to beat on ranking, with UZOKWE, Panoutsou, and HEGDE close enough to tilt the bracket. Upset alerts typically surface where serve consistency and return depth can flip short-format momentum.
Today: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 — Order of Play
As of publication, the official Order of Play for Tuesday has not been released by the referee. Please check back for updates during the morning referee briefing.
| Court | Start Time | Round | Match | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | Quarterfinal | QF1: Yashvii BHATIA vs Serena AOUN | To be announced |
| TBA | TBA | Quarterfinal | QF2: Emilia BALKANYI vs Alkistis Panoutsou | To be announced |
| TBA | TBA | Quarterfinal | QF3: Aradhya HEGDE vs Melissa TATLIEVA | To be announced |
| TBA | TBA | Quarterfinal | QF4: Ayelet HOFSTETTER vs Chinemerem UZOKWE | To be announced |
All matches are played on hard courts in Abu Dhabi. Times are local. This section will be updated when the schedule is confirmed.
Key Match Themes
- Ranking vs. Rhythm: Higher-ranked entrants often press early; composure in deuce-ad exchanges will be decisive.
- Return Positioning: On hard courts, taking the return a step inside the baseline can neutralize pace and shorten points.
- Local Representation: JTP players, including Serena AOUN and Ayelet HOFSTETTER, look to leverage home conditions.
Path to the Semifinals
Winners of the four quarterfinals advance to the semifinals, followed by the championship match. With no byes and no doubles draw scheduled, recovery windows are compact; efficient holds and short return games will conserve energy.
How to Follow and Updates
For live schedule updates, draws, and official communications, visit the tournament page: Official Tournament Link.