U12 Girls Rackets Academy — Dubai — Monday, February 16, 2026: Final Preview & Order of Play

U12 Girls Rackets Academy — Dubai — Monday, February 16, 2026: Final Preview & Order of Play
U12 Girls Rackets Academy — Dubai — Monday, February 16, 2026: Final Preview & Order of Play Date: 16/02/2026

U12 Girls Rackets Academy — Dubai — Monday, February 16, 2026: Final Preview & Order of Play

Analysis and schedule update from the UAE Tennis Federation AI Reporter for the U12 Girls Rackets Academy tournament in Dubai, highlighting results to date and today's order of play.

U12 Girls Rackets Academy — Tournament Overview

The U12 Girls Rackets Academy event in Dubai is underway from Friday, February 13 to Sunday, February 22, 2026. Staged on hard courts, the event features a Main Draw of 8 and a Qualifying Draw of 16. As a youth singles competition (non-team), it is designed to provide competitive match play and player development within a safe and structured environment.

Official tournament page: UAE Tennis Federation — U12 Girls Rackets Academy

Main Draw Progress to Date

After a concise quarterfinal stage and a compelling pair of semifinals, the championship clash is set: Maya KANBARGIMATH (club: IND) will meet Yasmina EL EIT (club: TRI) in the final. The path included one walkover in the quarters, a straight-sets surge from Yasmina, and a high-quality match tiebreak comeback by Maya in the semifinals.

Quarterfinal Recap

  • Maya KANBARGIMATH (IND) advanced via bracket position to the semifinals.
  • Diana FOLTOVA (PBI) def. Alexia MARQUEZ (IND) 6-1, 6-1.
  • Stuti SHAH (JOY) def. Bailey BARNETT (ATH) by walkover (W.O.).
  • Yasmina EL EIT (TRI) def. Stella AHLMARK (IND) 6-2, 6-2.
Semifinal Results
Maya KANBARGIMATH (IND) def. Diana FOLTOVA (PBI) 3-6, 6-4, [10-4]
Yasmina EL EIT (TRI) def. Stuti SHAH (JOY) 6-1, 6-0

Note: The deciding set in Maya’s semifinal was played as a match tiebreak to 10.

Final Preview

The title match brings together two of the event’s highest-ranked entrants: Maya KANBARGIMATH (entry ranking 14) and Yasmina EL EIT (entry ranking 16). Maya arrives with proven resilience after overturning a first-set deficit in the semifinals, while Yasmina has been efficient and authoritative from the baseline, conceding only three games in her semi.

  1. First-strike patterns: Yasmina’s early aggression versus Maya’s counterpunching and redirection.
  2. Second-serve pressure: Whoever controls second-serve points may tilt the momentum in a battle likely to feature long rallies.
  3. Composure in key moments: Maya’s match-tiebreak experience could prove valuable if the final tightens late.

Order of Play — Monday, February 16, 2026

Schedule details for today are subject to confirmation by the referee. Please check on-site notices and the official link for live updates.

Time Round Match Court Notes
TBA Main Draw Final Maya KANBARGIMATH (IND) vs Yasmina EL EIT (TRI) TBA Best of 2 sets with match tiebreak to 10 if split

Reminder: Times and courts are provisional until published by the tournament desk.

Additional Notes
  • Surface: Hard. Venue: Dubai.
  • Draw sizes: Main 8, Qualifying 16. Event type: Singles (U12 Girls).
  • Sign-in deadlines and hospitality follow official UAE TF guidance; consult the event page for any updates.