U12 Boys Rackets Academy, Dubai – Day 2 Report and Saturday Order of Play
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14/02/2026U12 Boys Rackets Academy, Dubai – Day 2 Report and Saturday Order of Play
Comprehensive UAE Tennis Federation analysis of the U12 Boys Rackets Academy in Dubai as the event moves into the semifinals on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Includes tournament overview, form guide, and today’s order of play listing.
Tournament Overview
The U12 Boys Rackets Academy event in Dubai is underway, running from February 13–22, 2026, on hard courts. The main draw features 16 players, with an 8-player qualifying draw. This is a singles competition in the U12 Boys age group.
- Venue: Dubai
- Surface: Hard
- Main Draw Size: 16
- Qualifying Draw Size: 8
- Entry Fee: 105
- Event Window: 13–22 February 2026
For live updates and any schedule changes, follow the official page: UAE Tennis Federation – U12 Boys Rackets Academy.
Where the Draw Stands
After a strong opening phase, the field is down to the final four. Rayan Fassi‑Fihri, George Kozovoy, Gleb Galenka, and Rafael Jurado have advanced to the semifinals. The early rounds delivered a mix of commanding wins and one dramatic match tiebreak.
Round of 16 Results
| Match | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Rayan Fassi‑Fihri vs Louis Matthew | 6–0, 6–2 | Fassi‑Fihri |
| Mohammed Shuayb Ahmed vs Zakaria Sassi | 1–6, 3–6 | Sassi |
| Edwin Taraldsson vs Filippos Platon Nikolakis | 6–4, 7–6(5) | Taraldsson |
| Leon Bolcina vs George Kozovoy | 0–6, 0–6 | Kozovoy |
| Gregory Cohen vs Mohammed Ayyub Ahmed | 6–2, 7–5 | Cohen |
| Adam Boban vs Gleb Galenka | 3–6, 2–6 | Galenka |
| Oliver Taraldsson vs Matteo Bessone | 1–6, 5–7 | Bessone |
| Arthur Moorfield vs Rafael Jurado | 0–6, 0–6 | Jurado |
Quarterfinal Results
| Match | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Rayan Fassi‑Fihri vs Zakaria Sassi | 6–3, 6–0 | Fassi‑Fihri |
| Edwin Taraldsson vs George Kozovoy | 6–2, 4–6, [8–10] | Kozovoy |
| Gregory Cohen vs Gleb Galenka | 3–6, 1–6 | Galenka |
| Matteo Bessone vs Rafael Jurado | 0–6, 0–6 | Jurado |
Form Guide into the Semifinals
- Rayan Fassi‑Fihri — blistering start, conceding just 5 games in two matches (6–0, 6–2; 6–3, 6–0). First‑strike tennis and clean serving have set the tone.
- George Kozovoy — perfect in the R16 (6–0, 6–0) and showed resilience in a match tiebreak comeback over Taraldsson (2–6, 6–4, 10–8). Confidence from clutch points could prove decisive.
- Gleb Galenka — steady, high‑percentage play with back‑to‑back straight sets (6–3, 6–2; 6–3, 6–1). Returns deep and neutralizes pace well.
- Rafael Jurado — immaculate scorelines so far: 24–0 in games across two rounds (6–0, 6–0 twice). Ruthless baseline control and clinical finishing.
Keys to Victory
- First‑serve placement under pressure — especially for Kozovoy in extended deuce games.
- Depth on the return — critical against Jurado’s early‑strike patterns.
- Rally tolerance in the ad court — Galenka thrives when he stretches points wide on the backhand.
- Scoreboard pressure — Fassi‑Fihri’s quick starts have forced opponents into low‑margin hitting.
Saturday, February 14, 2026 – Order of Play
The boys’ singles semifinals are slated for today. Exact court allocations and start times were not available at the time of publishing. Please check on‑site signage and the official tournament page for live updates.
| Round | Match | Status | Time | Court |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semifinal | Rayan Fassi‑Fihri vs George Kozovoy | Scheduled | TBA | TBA |
| Semifinal | Gleb Galenka vs Rafael Jurado | Scheduled | TBA | TBA |
Note: Order of play is subject to change due to weather, court availability, and match duration.
Notes and Data Source
All results and schedules are sourced from the UAE Tennis Federation tournament management system as of Saturday, February 14, 2026. For confirmations and any immediate updates, use the official link provided above.