U16 Boys Rackets Academy — Monday Update and Order of Play (February 16, 2026)
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16/02/2026U16 Boys Rackets Academy — Monday Update and Order of Play (February 16, 2026)
UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter recaps the U16 Boys Rackets Academy main-draw progress in Dubai and lists today’s order of play for Monday, February 16, 2026.
Tournament Overview
Event: U16 Boys Rackets Academy (Age Group: 16, Category: Boys)
City: Dubai | Surface: Hard | Main Draw: 16 | Qualifying: 8 | Dates: February 13–22, 2026
This week at Rackets Academy, Dubai, the next generation of UAE tennis talent is navigating a compact 16-player main draw on outdoor hard courts. With quick daytime conditions rewarding first-strike tennis and clean footwork, margins have been slim and momentum has mattered. The semifinals have taken shape, with one finalist already confirmed.
Official tournament page: uaetennis.ae — U16 Boys Rackets Academy
Week So Far: Key Storylines
- Agastya Chaturvedi (C.F, Rank 63) has surged into the final with clinical straight-sets wins, highlighted by a dominant 6-3, 6-1 semifinal performance.
- Jiarui Zhang (365, Rank 17) moved efficiently through the top half, including a quarterfinal walkover, and now eyes a spot in the final.
- Alan Senan (UAE, Rank 56) survived the match of the tournament so far, edging a deciding match tiebreak in the quarterfinals.
- Edward Abou Jaoude (SAM, Rank 45) posted a composed straight-sets win in the last eight before bowing out to the on-form Chaturvedi.
Completed Results Snapshot
| Round | Match | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinal | Jiarui ZHANG def. Maximilian SCHLEIPEN | W.O. | Top-half progression continued via walkover. |
| Quarterfinal | Alan SENAN def. Muhammad ABOU TAYOUN | 7-6(5), 4-6, [10-8] | High-quality baseline exchanges; clutch serving from Senan. |
| Quarterfinal | Agastya CHATURVEDI def. Qusai FANASWALLA | 6-3, 6-0 | Relentless depth and improved return position. |
| Quarterfinal | Edward ABOU JAOUDE def. Ryan HOEF | 7-6(1), 6-3 | Tie-break precision set the tone. |
| Semifinal | Agastya CHATURVEDI def. Edward ABOU JAOUDE | 6-3, 6-1 | Chaturvedi reaches the final with commanding form. |
Today — Monday, February 16, 2026: Order of Play
Note: All times and courts are subject to change. Please check the official tournament page for live updates.
| Court | Time | Round | Match | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Court (Rackets Academy, Dubai) | TBA | Semifinal | Jiarui ZHANG (365, Rank 17) vs Alan SENAN (UAE, Rank 56) | Winner faces Agastya CHATURVEDI in the final. |
Semifinal 1: What Will Decide It?
- First-serve percentage: In quick conditions, Jiarui’s ability to win easy points contrasts with Alan’s strong second-ball aggression.
- Backhand patterning: Zhang’s compact backhand has been reliable; Senan’s cross-court to down-the-line change will be pivotal in longer rallies.
- Handling scoreboard pressure: Senan’s quarterfinal tiebreak poise could be decisive if sets reach 5–all or a breaker.
Tactical Trends on Hard Courts
Through the first rounds, players who stepped inside the baseline on second-serve returns and kept rally height above net level at pace (heavy, deep cross-courts before changing direction) consistently flipped neutral rallies. Expect the same blueprint in today’s semifinal.
Looking Ahead
With Agastya Chaturvedi already in the title match, the winner of Zhang vs Senan will need to reset quickly for the final. Fitness, recovery routines, and match management—especially after high-stress points—will be crucial.
Follow live scoring, any schedule adjustments, and post-match reports via the UAE Tennis Federation tournament hub.