Guillermo VALDES beats Marco GARCIA to move on to the Quarter Finals in the men's singles this FZ FORZA French U17 International 2026

Guillermo VALDES dropped the opener but found another gear at the FZ FORZA French U17 International 2026, overturning Marco GARCIA 14-21 21-16 21-18 in the Men's Singles Round of 16.

[SCORE_BREAKDOWN]

21-18 — game 3 was the tightest of the match, settled by just 3 points.

What's Next

Guillermo VALDES advances to the quarter-finals of the FZ FORZA French U17 International 2026, while Marco GARCIA's run ends here.

Pre-Match AI Scout Analysis

Prior to the encounter, the AI Scout model favored Marco GARCIA with a 51% confidence projection based on world ranking trajectory and match pacing data. Defying the analytical model's 51% projection, Guillermo VALDES produced a decisive tactical shift to secure the upset.

Player profiles: Sergio Garcia · Thomas André Garcia

Create a profile + link Telegram for match alerts

Create a profile + link Telegram for match alerts — scan or tap.

Recovery & performance from the Crazybadman store

• Iso Whey Zero Black (Protein Powder) — S$2.90
• Iso Whey Zero Clear (Protein Powder) — S$2.90