U16 Girls Rackets Academy, Dubai — Semifinal Sunday: Gulsoy Into Final; Peters vs Mathur To Decide the Challenger
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15/02/2026U16 Girls Rackets Academy, Dubai — Semifinal Sunday: Gulsoy Into Final; Peters vs Mathur To Decide the Challenger
From Rackets Academy in Dubai, the U16 Girls main draw reaches a pivotal Sunday. Berna Gulsoy has booked her place in the final; Caroline Peters and Goonj Mathur face off today to determine the second finalist. Full overview and today's Order of Play inside.
Tournament Overview
Event: U16 Girls Rackets Academy — Dubai
Dates: 13–22 February 2026
Surface: Hard
Main Draw Size: 16 (Singles)
Qualifying Draw Size: 8
Organizer: UAE Tennis Federation
Tournament Page: uaetennis.ae — U16 Girls Rackets Academy
- Dubai's fast hard courts have favored proactive baseline play and first-strike tennis through the opening rounds.
- The draw has produced a clear front-runner in Berna Gulsoy, who has advanced to the final with authoritative straight-set wins.
- One semifinal remains today, Sunday, February 15, 2026, to determine Gulsoy's opponent for the championship match.
Storylines So Far
Berna Gulsoy has set the pace in the bottom half, conceding just one game in the semifinals after surviving a second-set tiebreak in the quarters. In the top half, Caroline Peters delivered a statement 6-0, 6-1 quarterfinal, while Goonj Mathur has built steady momentum, dropping only three games in her last match. Walkovers have slightly reshaped the path for a couple of contenders, adding an extra freshness factor to some late-round legs.
Results Snapshot (Main Draw)
| Round | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| R16 | Maria Haddadin def. Chihiro Yamanishi | 6-2, 4-6, 10-5 | Completed |
| R16 | Emilia Balkanyi def. Assya Ndiaye | W.O. | Walkover |
| QF | Caroline Peters def. Maria Haddadin | 6-0, 6-1 | Completed |
| QF | Goonj Mathur def. Cleopatra Carnes | 6-2, 6-1 | Completed |
| QF | Erin Hubert def. Misha Behl | W.O. | Walkover |
| QF | Berna Gulsoy def. Emilia Balkanyi | 6-3, 7-6(2) | Completed |
| SF | Berna Gulsoy def. Erin Hubert | 6-0, 6-1 | Completed |
| SF | Caroline Peters vs Goonj Mathur | — | To be played |
| Final | Berna Gulsoy vs Winner of Peters/Mathur | — | Pending |
Today — Sunday, February 15, 2026: Order of Play
Note: Times and courts to be confirmed on site by the referee. Please check the official page for live updates.
| Stage | Match | Court | Local Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semifinal (Top Half) | Caroline Peters vs Goonj Mathur | TBC | TBC | Scheduled for today |
Based on the draw's progression, today's program is headlined by Peters vs Mathur. The winner will return to face Berna Gulsoy in the championship match, with scheduling to be confirmed.
What to Watch
- First-strike tennis: Peters has been ruthless behind her first ball. Can Mathur blunt that early aggression with depth and pace control?
- Momentum vs. firepower: Mathur's clean quarterfinal suggests form is trending up; Peters' dominant scoreline signals confidence and timing.
- Finals readiness: Gulsoy, already through, enjoys extra recovery and scouting time. The physical and mental management of today's winner could be pivotal for the final.
Key Numbers to Date
- Walkovers: 2 (R16 and QF).
- Tiebreaks played: 1 traditional set tiebreak (QF) plus a 10-point match tiebreak in R16.
- Fewest games dropped in a completed match: 1 (Gulsoy in SF).
Stay Updated
For court assignments, exact start times, and live scoring, follow the official page: UAE Tennis Federation — U16 Girls Rackets Academy. The UAE Tennis Federation will post any late schedule adjustments this morning.