U16 Boys Rackets Academy — Dubai — Sunday Analysis and Order of Play
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15/02/2026U16 Boys Rackets Academy — Dubai — Sunday Analysis and Order of Play
Agastya CHATURVEDI reaches the final; Jiarui ZHANG and Alan SENAN set to battle for the remaining spot. Full Sunday, February 15, 2026 analysis and provisional order of play for the UAE Tennis Federation event in Dubai.
U16 Boys Rackets Academy — Tournament Overview
Location: Dubai, UAE | Dates: Friday, February 13 to Sunday, February 22, 2026 | Surface: Hard | Main Draw: 16 | Qualifying: 8 | Entry Fee: AED 160.
The U16 Boys field at Rackets Academy has moved briskly into the business end of the competition. With a mix of commanding straight-set wins, byes, and a couple of walkovers, the draw now features one finalist confirmed and one semifinal yet to be decided on Sunday.
Official page: U16 Boys Rackets Academy — UAE Tennis Federation
Week So Far — Key Results at a Glance
The quarterfinal stage produced both late-match drama and decisive victories, setting up a compelling conclusion to the tournament.
| Quarterfinal | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| QF1 | Jiarui ZHANG def. Maximilian SCHLEIPEN | Walkover (W.O.) |
| QF2 | Alan SENAN def. Muhammad ABOU TAYOUN | 7–6, 4–6, 10–8 (match tiebreak) |
| QF3 | Agastya CHATURVEDI def. Qusai FANASWALLA | 6–3, 6–0 |
| QF4 | Edward ABOU JAOUDE def. Ryan HOEF | 7–6, 6–3 |
In the Round of 16, noteworthy results included Agastya CHATURVEDI over Gregoire DU CRAY (6–1, 7–5) and Ryan HOEF over Alexander STAEV (6–1, 6–3), while several entrants progressed via byes.
Semifinals Status — As of Sunday, February 15, 2026
| Semifinal | Match | Status / Score |
|---|---|---|
| SF1 | Jiarui ZHANG (365) vs Alan SENAN (UAE) | To be played today (time TBC) |
| SF2 | Agastya CHATURVEDI (C.F) vs Edward ABOU JAOUDE (SAM) | Agastya CHATURVEDI def. Edward ABOU JAOUDE — 6–3, 6–1 |
With SF2 concluded, Agastya CHATURVEDI has booked his place in the final. The winner of ZHANG vs SENAN will complete the championship lineup.
Today’s Order of Play — Sunday, February 15, 2026
Note: The official daily schedule was pending at press time. Please refer to the tournament page for updates. The matchup(s) below reflect confirmed pairings awaiting timing.
| Time (GST) | Court | Round | Match | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBC | Rackets Academy (Hard) | Semifinal | Jiarui ZHANG vs Alan SENAN | Order of play subject to change — check official page |
- Matches and court assignments are provisional until published by the referee.
- Please arrive early; players must be ready to take the court as soon as it is available.
Current Final Lineup
| Player | Status |
|---|---|
| Agastya CHATURVEDI (C.F) | Qualified for Final |
| Winner of ZHANG vs SENAN | To be decided |
Players to Watch and Form Guide
- Agastya CHATURVEDI (Rank 63): Through to the final after back-to-back straight-set wins in QF and SF, showcasing clean first-strike patterns and efficient serving.
- Jiarui ZHANG (Rank 17): Advanced via BYE and W.O., so freshness could be an edge heading into a potentially physical semifinal.
- Alan SENAN (Rank 56): Survived a thriller in the quarters (10–8 match tiebreak), demonstrating composure in pressure moments.
- Edward ABOU JAOUDE (Rank 45): Strong quarterfinal win before running into a sharp CHaturvedi in the semis.
What Will Decide Sunday’s Semifinal?
- First-serve percentage: On a hard court, free points behind serve can tilt the baseline exchanges.
- Return depth and neutral ball tolerance: Whoever handles the first two shots more consistently should control rallies.
- Physical freshness: ZHANG’s lighter match load vs. SENAN’s recent three-setter may matter late.
Format and Notes
- Main draw singles on hard courts; match tiebreaks to 10 may apply in deciding sets, as reflected in QF2.
- Schedule and court assignments are managed by the tournament referee and may change at short notice.
For live updates, results, and any schedule changes, follow the official UAE Tennis Federation tournament page.