Zhen Hong Zack NG beats Nikita PESHEKHONOV to move on to the Quarter Finals in the men's singles this IBERDROLA Spanish Open 2026

Zhen Hong Zack NG was in commanding form at the IBERDROLA Spanish Open 2026, dismantling Nikita PESHEKHONOV 21-12 21-10 in a Men's Singles Round of 16 clash that was never in doubt.

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21-12 — game 1 was the tightest of the match, settled by just 9 points.

What's Next

Zhen Hong Zack NG advances to the quarter-finals of the IBERDROLA Spanish Open 2026, while Nikita PESHEKHONOV's run ends here.

Pre-Match AI Scout Analysis

Prior to the encounter, the AI Scout model favored Nikita PESHEKHONOV with a 68% confidence projection on the draw's seeding. Defying the analytical model's 68% projection, Zhen Hong Zack NG produced a decisive tactical shift to secure the upset.

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