Ali HAYATI beats Zhi Hong TENG to move on to the Round of 16 in the men's singles this Astana International Challenge 2025

It went all the way at the Astana International Challenge 2025: Ali HAYATI held their nerve in the decider to beat Zhi Hong TENG 21-14 19-21 22-20 in the Men's Singles Round of 32.

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21-19 — game 2 was the tightest of the match, settled by just 2 points.

What's Next

Ali HAYATI advances to the Round of 16 of the Astana International Challenge 2025, while Zhi Hong TENG's run ends here. Up next for Ali HAYATI: the Quarter Finals at the Badminton Asia Central Asia Regional Championships 2026 Individual against Baiel ERKINBEKOV. Our results ledger has no previous meetings between the two.

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