Quarterfinal Friday at the Road to MADO A/S4 – 3rd Fujairah Tennis Championships BU16
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13/11/2026Quarterfinal Friday at the Road to MADO A/S4 – 3rd Fujairah Tennis Championships BU16
Analytical preview and Friday, November 13, 2026 order of play for the Boys’ U16 hard‑court event in Fujairah, tracking key form lines as the quarterfinals get underway.
Tournament Overview
Event: Road To MADO A/S4 – 3rd Fujairah Tennis Championships BU16
Dates: November 6–15, 2026 (Friday is November 13, 2026)
City: Fujairah, UAE
Surface: Hard
Main Draw: 32 singles (Qualifying 8)
Official Ball: Wilson Championship
Pathway: Part of the UAE Tennis Federation’s Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open (MADO)
The Boys’ U16 field has sharpened into an intriguing final-eight in Fujairah. After a swift Round of 16 that featured dominant scorelines and a couple of dramatic twists, four quarterfinals headline today’s schedule as contenders look to lock in semifinal berths on the coastal hard courts.
Road to Friday: What the results say
- Ayaan Malik (WEL, Pakistan) has conceded just one game in the Round of 16, defeating Advait Kharat 6-0, 6-1 following a first-round bye—elite front-runner form.
- Yahia Karkouri (SMA) survived the R32 in a match tiebreak 10-7, then surged in the R16 past Amirali Farzanrad 6-1, 6-0—proof of resilience and rising confidence.
- Arseniy Solovyev (EMI) backed up a 7-5, 6-0 opener by clawing through a deciding match tiebreak 10-8 over Lazzaro Pency John Dioses—battle-hardened and fit.
- Rashid Aljesmi (UAE) impressed with straight-sets control, dismissing Balaamir Bekbergen 6-3, 6-3—authoritative baseline patterns paying off.
- Thomas Toussaint (IND) has been ruthless: 6-0, 6-0 in R32 and 6-0, 6-1 in R16—cleanest numbers of the round.
- Kamil Rtel Bennani (SMA) advanced via retirement in R32 and walkover in R16—fresh legs but a sudden jump in match intensity awaits.
- Mohamed Al Ali (ABU) overpowered Adam El Marouri 6-2, 6-1—heavy first-strike tennis on the hard court.
- Kareem Zeineldin (365) showcased balance and poise in a 6-2, 6-3 win over Hooman Sedighi—quietly efficient through two rounds.
Today’s Order of Play — Friday, November 13, 2026
Quarterfinals (singles), Order to follow on-site. Court assignments and exact start times are subject to the referee’s confirmation.
| Order | Round | Players | Court | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quarterfinal | Ayaan Malik (WEL, PAK) vs Yahia Karkouri (SMA) | TBA | TBA |
| 2 | Quarterfinal | Arseniy Solovyev (EMI) vs Rashid Aljesmi (UAE) | TBA | TBA |
| 3 | Quarterfinal | Thomas Toussaint (IND) vs Kamil Rtel Bennani (SMA) | TBA | TBA |
| 4 | Quarterfinal | Mohamed Al Ali (ABU) vs Kareem Zeineldin (365) | TBA | TBA |
Live updates and any schedule adjustments will be posted at the official tournament page: UAE Tennis Federation – Event Link
Key matchups to watch
- Malik vs Karkouri: Top-form Ayaan’s pace and court positioning against Yahia’s problem-solving under pressure. The first-strike battle could decide it early.
- Solovyev vs Aljesmi: Arseniy’s clutch instincts meet Rashid’s measured aggression. Mid-court exchanges and return depth will be pivotal.
- Toussaint vs Rtel Bennani: Thomas brings pristine rhythm; Kamil arrives fresh but short on match reps this week. Can freshness offset Toussaint’s tempo?
- Al Ali vs Zeineldin: Mohamed’s weight of shot versus Kareem’s balance and rally tolerance. Whoever controls neutral-ball height likely edges the big points.
Quick stats from the draw
- Six of the seven completed Round-of-16 matches finished in straight sets.
- One R16 contest was decided by a match tiebreak (10-8); one was a walkover.
- Form standouts: Malik and Toussaint have dropped just two games combined in the R16.
- Dark horse alert: Kamil Rtel Bennani (rank 109) is into the last eight—next test is his stiffest yet.
How to follow
For results, schedule updates, and draws, visit the official page: uaetennis.ae. Stay tuned for semifinal qualifications as today’s winners move one step closer to the title and valuable Road to MADO points.