Tuesday Semifinals Set in Fujairah: Road To MADO A/S3 - 4th Fujairah ITF WC BU18 Championships
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21/10/2025Tuesday Semifinals Set in Fujairah: Road To MADO A/S3 - 4th Fujairah ITF WC BU18 Championships
On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the Boys’ U18 semifinals take center stage in Fujairah as Ayaan Malik meets Tudor Zecheru and Ralph Farah faces Leon Wojciechowski on the hard courts in the UAE’s Road to Mubadala pathway event.
Tournament Overview
The Road To MADO A/S3 - 4th Fujairah ITF WC BU18 Championships is in full flow in Fujairah, running from October 17–26, 2025. This Boys’ U18 singles event features a 32-player main draw and an 8-player qualifying draw on hard courts. The tournament forms part of the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, offering development opportunities and competitive match play for emerging talents across the UAE and beyond.
| City | Fujairah |
| Dates | October 17–26, 2025 |
| Category | Boys U18 (Singles) |
| Main Draw Size | 32 |
| Qualifying Draw Size | 8 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Entry Fee | Free |
| Prize Money | 800 Vouchers |
| Pathway | Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open |
| Official Tournament Page | uaetennis.ae |
Draw Progress and Key Storylines
The quarterfinal stage delivered clarity and quality, setting up a compelling final four. Notably, several contenders navigated early walkovers before asserting themselves with commanding last-eight performances.
Quarterfinal Results (Boys’ Singles)
| Winner | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph FARAH (RAC) | 6-2, 6-2 | Ishaan PRATAP (365) |
| Leon WOJCIECHOWSKI (365) | 6-4, 6-2 | Rahil Rizvie (IND, Sri Lanka) |
| Tudor Zecheru (Romania) | 6-0, 6-1 | Brendan Uchil (India) |
| Ayaan Malik (Pakistan) | 6-1, 6-4 | Rudra RAGHUVANSHI (RAC) |
Form Guide
- Ayaan Malik (Pakistan, Entry Rank No. 1): In control through straight-sets wins in the last two rounds; clean baseline aggression and high first-serve hold rate have stood out.
- Tudor Zecheru (Romania, Entry Rank No. 20): Breezed through the quarterfinal with a one-sided win after advancing earlier via walkover; fitness conserved for the closing rounds.
- Ralph FARAH (RAC, Entry Rank No. 56): Two early walkovers followed by a statement 6-2, 6-2 quarterfinal—arrives fresh and confident.
- Leon WOJCIECHOWSKI (365, Entry Rank No. 49): Survived a 10-point match tiebreak in the Round of 16 (10–7) and then raised his baseline tempo in a straight-sets quarterfinal win.
Today’s Order of Play — Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Semifinal day at the Fujairah hard courts. Times and courts will be confirmed by the tournament referee; please check the live Order of Play on the official page below.
| Round | Match | Court | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semifinal | Ralph FARAH (RAC) vs Leon WOJCIECHOWSKI (365) | TBA | TBA |
| Semifinal | Tudor Zecheru (Romania) vs Ayaan Malik (Pakistan) | TBA | TBA |
How to follow
For live updates, court assignments, and any schedule changes, visit the official tournament page: Road To MADO A/S3 - 4th Fujairah ITF WC BU18 Championships.
Semifinal Storylines to Watch
- Farah vs Wojciechowski: Farah enters with minimal court time before a dominant quarterfinal, while Wojciechowski has been battle-tested, edging a 10-point decider earlier and then cruising in the last eight. Expect first-strike tennis and an emphasis on serve plus forehand patterns.
- Zecheru vs Malik: The top-ranked Malik has not dropped a set since the Round of 16 and looks assured in transition. Zecheru’s efficient progress leaves plenty in the tank; his depth on return will be key to disrupting Malik’s rhythm.
What’s at Stake
Beyond a place in the final, semifinalists are chasing valuable pathway momentum in the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. With the final scheduled later this week, maintaining physical freshness while executing under pressure will be decisive.
UAE Tennis Federation — AI Match Desk
We will publish confirmed court orders and match start times as soon as they are released. Best of luck to all players competing today.