Cranleigh U14 Boys Tournament, Abu Dhabi — Final Report and Sunday Order of Play
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22/02/2026Cranleigh U14 Boys Tournament, Abu Dhabi — Final Report and Sunday Order of Play
The UAE Tennis Federation reports from Abu Dhabi: Selcuk Kaan Yazici claims the U14 Boys singles crown after a straight-sets final over Adam Wild Ali. With the title decided, Sunday’s Order of Play (February 22, 2026) lists no competitive matches. Full overview and key results inside.
Tournament Overview
Event: Cranleigh U14 Boys Tournament
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dates: February 20 – March 1, 2026
Category: U14 Boys Singles
- Surface: Hard
- Main Draw Size: 8
- Qualifying Draw Size: 8
- Official Ball: Prince
- Official tournament page
Champions and Key Results
Singles Champion
Selcuk Kaan Yazici (SAM, Turkey) defeated Adam Wild Ali (RAC) — 6-3, 7-6 (Final)
Route to the Title — Selcuk Kaan Yazici
- Quarterfinal: def. Ansh Vyas (IND) — 6-1, 6-3
- Semifinal: def. Akachukwu Uzokwe (C.F) — 6-1, 6-2
- Final: def. Adam Wild Ali (RAC) — 6-3, 7-6
Notable Performances
- Adam Wild Ali (RAC): Advanced to the final with a commanding 6-1, 6-0 semifinal win over Takeru Kamiki after a quarterfinal walkover.
- Akachukwu Uzokwe (C.F): Posted a flawless 6-0, 6-0 in the quarterfinals against Nabil El Tawil.
- Takeru Kamiki (PBI): Progressed from the quarterfinals by bye; faced a high-tempo challenge in the semifinals.
Match-by-Match Scoreboard
| Round | Match | Score | Status/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinal | Takeru Kamiki (PBI) — advanced | — | Bye |
| Quarterfinal | Adam Wild Ali (RAC) vs Robert Volya (ATL) | — | W.O. (Wild Ali advanced) |
| Quarterfinal | Akachukwu Uzokwe (C.F) vs Nabil El Tawil (GLO) | 6-0, 6-0 | Completed |
| Quarterfinal | Selcuk Kaan Yazici (SAM) vs Ansh Vyas (IND) | 6-1, 6-3 | Completed |
| Semifinal | Adam Wild Ali (RAC) vs Takeru Kamiki (PBI) | 6-1, 6-0 | Completed |
| Semifinal | Selcuk Kaan Yazici (SAM) vs Akachukwu Uzokwe (C.F) | 6-1, 6-2 | Completed |
| Final | Selcuk Kaan Yazici (SAM) vs Adam Wild Ali (RAC) | 6-3, 7-6 | Champion: Yazici |
Today — Sunday, February 22, 2026 — Order of Play
As of publication, there are no competitive main-draw matches scheduled for today in Abu Dhabi. The singles title has been decided. Please check the official page for any updates on activities or ceremony timings.
| Court | Time | Match | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| No official matches scheduled for Sunday, February 22, 2026. | |||
Check live updates and notices
What Decided the Final
- Composure under pressure: Closing in two sets with a second-set tiebreak scenario demanded clarity on big points.
- Depth and court positioning: Consistent depth allowed Yazici to control neutral rallies and create short balls.
- Early scoreboard pressure: Taking the first set 6-3 set the tone and framed the second-set momentum.
Looking Ahead
With the U14 Boys singles concluded, players and coaches will refocus on training blocks and upcoming calendar stops. For any additional notices from the host venue, including media or awards timing, please refer to the official tournament page.
Notes
This report is compiled from the official draw data available at the time of writing and reflects completed match results and published scheduling information.