Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
ABOUT ROAD TO MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN
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. Junior categories are available for U12, U14, U16, U18 as well as adult categories for Men’s, Women’s and individuals over 35.
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 playoff 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 of the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open will be played and the winners claim their well-deserved titles.
Amongst an array of incredible prizes throughout the series, an unparalleled opportunity awaits the winners of the U14 & U16 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 alumni of players, including the reigning Wimbledon champion, Carlos Alcaraz!
For more information please refer to our FAQ section below. To view open tournaments and register please visit www.uaetennis.ae or directly visit the UAE Tennis Portal https://te.s-pin.com
ROAD TO MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN TOURNAMENT
GRADE A
- New Grade introduced for Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
- Max. 2,000 points
- Federation support provided including officials
- Prizes available
GRADE B
- Max. 1,000-1,500 points
- Prize Money/Vouchers/Gifts provided by Federation
HOW TO REGISTER
To view and register the Road to MADO tournaments please visit www.uaetennis.ae or https://te.s-pin.com/ where all Road to MADO tournaments will be listed. To request the full UAE Tennis Circuit calendar please contact info@uaetennis.ae
CATEGORIES
JUNIOR CATEGORIES
U12 / U14 / U16 / U18
ADULT CATEGORIES
Mens / Womens / Over 35’s
ROAD TO MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN TIMELINE
- 29th September: First Round Grade B1 Tournament
- 13th October: Second Round – Grade A1 Tournamnet
- 27th October: Third Round – Grade A2 Tournament
- 10th November: Fourth Round – Grade B2 Tournament
- 17th November: Fifth Round – Grade B3 Tournament
- 24th November: Sixth Round – Grade A3 Tournament
- 8th December: Seventh Round – Grade A4 Tournament
- 13th January: Adult Tournaments Begin
- 10/11th February: Road To Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open Playoff Finals For Each Category
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
JUNIORS SERIES FORMAT
- The Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open series will consist of 4 Grade A and 3 Grade B tournaments for each age group
- Points obtained from these events will count towards the players Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open ranking
- Top 8 from Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open ranking will progress to the Playoff stages played in January
- Finals to take place during Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
ADULT SERIES FORMAT
- The Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open series will consist of 3 Grade A tournaments
- Points won from these events will count towards the players Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open ranking
MATCH FORMATS
- Format and Rules will be as per the UAE Tennis Federation/ITF rules
- Tournaments will operate a maximum 32 player main draw with qualifiers option available based on registrations
POINTS & RANKINGS
HOW POINTS ARE ATTRIBUTED
Grade A Tournaments
- R32 = 90
- R16 = 180
- R8 = 360
- SF = 720
- F = 1200
- W = 2000
Grade B Tournaments
- R32 = 45
- R16 = 90
- R8 = 180
- SF = 360
- F = 600
- W = 1000
PLAYOFFS
- Top 8 ranked players from the each category of Road to MADO will face off in a round of playoff matches
- Playoffs will take place in January in the lead up to MADO with the final taking place during the finals
weekend
Prizes & Awards
U14’s & U16’s CATEGORY PRIZE
- Champions from the U14’s and U16 category will win a all expenses paid trip to Spain to be coached at the world renowned JC Ferrero Equelite Sports Academy
- JC Ferrero Academy is a high performance academy in Villena, Spain Past players include Juan Carlos Ferrero, Carlos Alcaraz, Pablo Carreno Busta amongst many others
- JC Ferrero Academy offers summer tennis coaching with daily training programmes for the players
- Campus comprises a hotel, restaurant, athletics track, swimming pools, football pitch etc.
- 20+ courts with various surface types
- Training programmes differ based on age and level to provide the best possible results for each player
OTHER CATEGORY PRIZES
- U12’s & U18’s: UAE Training Camp at a local Tennis Academy (1 month of private lessons)
- Adults: Tennis Equipment and vouchers, prize money and Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open Tickets
- Meet & Greet/Q&A/Clinic with a player during Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
- Premium Tickets /Hospitality tickets for Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
- Recognition/presentation of trophy on court
- Top U18’s & Adults given the opportunity to be hitting partners during Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open with full access to player areas