JTP Tennis Academy – Adults 35+ (Abu Dhabi) | Saturday Analysis and Order of Play (14 February 2026)
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14/02/2026JTP Tennis Academy – Adults 35+ (Abu Dhabi) | Saturday Analysis and Order of Play (14 February 2026)
Comprehensive UAE Tennis Federation analysis of the Adults 35+ main draw as the event nears its climax in Dubai, with a focus on Saturday’s semifinals lineup, key contenders, and provisional Order of Play.
Tournament Overview
Date: Saturday, 14 February 2026
Venue: Dubai, UAE
Event: JTP Tennis Academy – Adults 35+ (Seniors 35)
Surface: Hard
Draws: Main Draw 16; Qualifying 8
- The event has progressed from a 16-player main draw on outdoor hard courts, favoring first-strike tennis and precise serve patterns.
- Top contenders received Round-of-16 byes, streamlining their path into the quarterfinals.
- Finals are scheduled for the concluding day of the tournament window, Sunday, 15 February 2026.
For live updates, draws, and any schedule changes, see the official tournament page.
Main-Draw Landscape and Form Guide
The bracket architecture underscores four main threats who advanced directly to the quarterfinal stage via byes:
- Shyngys Bekbergen (Rank 5) – Compact backhand and strong first-serve percentage; the player to beat from the top half.
- Mustafa Alhashmi (Rank 29) – Athletic mover who counterpunches well on a medium-fast hard court.
- Suhail Al Otaiba (Rank 31) – Disciplined patterns, thrives in longer rallies when the tempo lifts.
- Ibrahim Abou Chahine (Rank 7) – Heavy forehand and aggressive return stance, particularly effective on second serves.
Notable Round-of-16 Pairings
- Habeeb Rahman vs Felix Matis – Ball-strike quality likely to determine baseline control.
- Khaled Abulfadl vs Mohamed Al Maflahi – Contrasting tempos; whoever manages short forehand patterns could edge it.
- Arunkumar Selvaraj vs Roudy Eid – Return depth may be decisive against pacey first serves.
- Nicolo Maneri vs Raaed Hashaikeh – Court positioning and mid-court conversion expected to be the swing factors.
Quarterfinal Framework
The quarterfinals were structured as follows, pairing the four bye recipients with Round-of-16 winners:
| Quarterfinal | Projected Matchup | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| QF1 | Shyngys Bekbergen vs Winner of Habeeb Rahman/Felix Matis | Serve +1 patterns favor Bekbergen; upset requires high return conversion. |
| QF2 | Mustafa Alhashmi vs Winner of Khaled Abulfadl/Mohamed Al Maflahi | Transition skills could decide tight scorelines. |
| QF3 | Winner of Arunkumar Selvaraj/Roudy Eid vs Suhail Al Otaiba | Rally tolerance vs first-strike aggression. |
| QF4 | Winner of Nicolo Maneri/Raaed Hashaikeh vs Ibrahim Abou Chahine | Forehand dominance likely to dictate court geography. |
Today’s Order of Play — Saturday, 14 February 2026
Note: As of publication, the official Order of Play has not been posted in the tournament system. The slate below reflects the expected late-stage progression and is provisional. Please confirm times and courts on the official page before heading to the venue.
| Court | Time | Round | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | Semifinal | Winner of QF1 vs Winner of QF2 |
| TBA | TBA | Semifinal | Winner of QF3 vs Winner of QF4 |
Conditions and Tactical Notes
- Serve location variety (wide/kick in Ad court) remains crucial in the wind phases typical of Dubai evenings.
- First-strike efficiency: Players turning neutral balls into offense within 3–5 shots are winning the key scoreboard moments.
- Return depth above the service line has correlated strongly with break-point creation across the week.
What to Watch For
- Whether Bekbergen’s first-serve percentage holds under semifinal pressure.
- Alhashmi’s balance between counterpunching and timely net approaches.
- Al Otaiba’s rally tolerance in potential long second-serve exchanges.
- Abou Chahine’s forehand control on the backhand wing of his opponent.
Follow real-time updates, results, and court assignments via the UAE Tennis Federation’s official tournament portal. Enjoy the tennis.