Aldemita, Kamiki advance in boy’s U-12 competition at 9th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup

Alexei Luca Rafael Aldemita of the Philippines and Egypt’s Omar Yousry advanced to the boy’s Under-12 Round of 16 as the 9th Al Habtoor Tennis Cup got under way at the HUBB Tennis Club in Silicon Oasis, on Saturday.

The top-seeded Aldemita, who had received a bye in the first round, easily breezed past Japan’s Takeru Kamiki, 6-0, 6-0 to take a definite step towards the next stage of the competition. At the lower end, Egyptian Yousry, who is ranked No. 8 in the age category, overcame a gritty Viann Shetty 6-1, 7-5.

The competition is being held for junior boys and girls in four separate age categories (under-12, 14, 16 and 18) and three contests for seniors — namely Men’s Open, Women’s Open and Masters (34 years and above).

A majority of the matches will continue on Sunday in all the eight junior categories for boys and girls at the HUBB Tennis Club.

Finals in all eleven categories will be held alongside 27th Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge on December 8.

The Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open is the new community initiative developed by Mubadala in partnership with the UAE Tennis Federation, and under the umbrella of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open.

The programme provides a unique pathway for aspiring players within the UAE to elevate their skills and make their mark on the global tennis stage. The Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open series is fully sanctioned by the UAE Tennis Federation and will take place at multiple venues across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah.

Points accumulated through the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open tournaments will not only contribute to a player’s official UAE ranking, but also to a distinct Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open ranking.

At the end of the series, the top-8 players in each category will progress to a play-off system designed to determine the overall champions. The pinnacle of this competition will be witnessed during the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open in February, where the final Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open will be played with the winners claiming their well-deserved titles.

Among an array of incredible prizes throughout the series, an unparalleled opportunity awaits the winners of the U-14 and U-16 categories – an all-expenses paid trip to train at the prestigious Juan Carlos Ferrero Academy in Spain.

Renowned for nurturing some of the world’s most exceptional talents, the academy boasts an impressive group of players, including the reigning Wimbledon champion, Carlos Alcaraz.