Semifinal Saturday at JTP Tennis Academy GU12 - Abu Dhabi
Date:
21/02/2026Semifinal Saturday at JTP Tennis Academy GU12 - Abu Dhabi
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the Girls’ U12 main draw at JTP Tennis Academy in Abu Dhabi reaches the semifinal stage. Anisa Tatlieva faces Moksha Tiyyagura, while Shanelle Dsouza meets Jaslene Elayyan on the hard courts.
Tournament Overview
Event: JTP Tennis Academy GU12 - Abu Dhabi (Girls’ Under-12)
City: Abu Dhabi
Dates: February 20, 2026 to March 1, 2026
Surface: Hard
Main Draw Size: 16 | Qualifying Draw Size: 8
Entry Fee: AED 125
Tournament page: uaetennis.ae — JTP Tennis Academy GU12
Draw Progress So Far
The main draw accelerated through the Round of 16 and Quarterfinals, setting up a compelling semifinal lineup for Saturday. Two quarterfinals ended via walkover, leaving four fresh contenders for today’s action.
Quarterfinal Results
| Match | Players | Result |
|---|---|---|
| QF 1 | Anisa TATLIEVA (IND) vs Alexia MARQUEZ (IND) | 6-1, 6-1 |
| QF 2 | Sofia VOLYA (ATL) vs Moksha TIYYAGURA (IND) | W.O. to Tiyyagura |
| QF 3 | Shanelle DSOUZA (TOP) vs Urja ROSHAN (GLO) | W.O. to Dsouza |
| QF 4 | Sofiia KACHURINA (C.F) vs Jaslene ELAYYAN (PBI) | 1-6, 1-6 |
Round of 16 Highlights
- Alexia MARQUEZ def. Jasmine DORONIN, 6-2, 6-1.
- Sofiia KACHURINA def. Bailey BARNETT, 6-0, 6-0.
- Shanelle DSOUZA def. Stuti SHAH, 6-0, 7-6(3).
- Top performers Tatlieva, Volya, Roshan, and Elayyan advanced from byes.
Semifinal Lineup for Saturday, February 21, 2026
- Anisa TATLIEVA (IND) — Rank 11
Form: R16 bye; QF def. Marquez 6-1, 6-1 (2 games conceded total). - Moksha TIYYAGURA (IND) — Rank 50
Form: R16 bye; QF advanced by walkover (yet to play a full match this week). - Shanelle DSOUZA (TOP) — Rank 79
Form: R16 def. Shah 6-0, 7-6(3); QF advanced by walkover. - Jaslene ELAYYAN (PBI) — Rank 19
Form: R16 bye; QF def. Kachurina 6-1, 6-1 (2 games conceded total).
Today’s Order of Play — Saturday, February 21, 2026
| Order | Round | Match | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semifinal | Anisa TATLIEVA (IND) [Rank 11] vs Moksha TIYYAGURA (IND) [Rank 50] | Time TBA | Hard court conditions favor first-strike tennis. |
| 2 | Semifinal | Shanelle DSOUZA (TOP) [Rank 79] vs Jaslene ELAYYAN (PBI) [Rank 19] | Time TBA | Contrasting routes: tiebreak battle vs steady dominance. |
Key Storylines
- Fast starts vs fresh legs: Tatlieva and Elayyan have dropped only two games each in the quarters, while Tiyyagura and Dsouza arrive with minimal court time after walkovers.
- Tiebreak steel: Dsouza’s 7-6(3) in R16 suggests resilience in tight moments that could matter late in sets.
- Baseline first-strike tennis: On the Abu Dhabi hard courts, early control of the rally and serve placement will be decisive.
What to Watch in Each Semi
- Tatlieva vs Tiyyagura: Can Tatlieva’s rhythm and depth penetrate early against an opponent who may take a few games to find competitive tempo after a walkover?
- Dsouza vs Elayyan: Elayyan’s clean quarterfinal win contrasts with Dsouza’s proven nerve under pressure; look for return depth and second-serve aggression to tilt the balance.
By the Numbers
- Games conceded: Tatlieva 2; Elayyan 2; Dsouza 6 (from her R16 only); Tiyyagura 0 (no games played yet due to bye/W.O.).
- Main Draw composition: 16 players; multiple first-round byes created a compressed path for top performers.
Notes
Order of play is subject to the Referee’s confirmation. For official updates, draws, and live scoring, visit the UAE Tennis Federation tournament page.