CHI Yu Jen beats Kenta NISHIMOTO to move on to the Round of 16 in the men's singles this French Open 2026

CHI Yu Jen came through a competitive Men's Singles Round of 32 against Kenta NISHIMOTO at the French Open Badminton 2026, closing it out 22-20 17-21 21-14.

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22-20 — game 1 was the tightest of the match, settled by just 2 points.

What's Next

CHI Yu Jen advances to the Round of 16 of the French Open Badminton 2026, while Kenta NISHIMOTO's run ends here. Up next for CHI Yu Jen: the Round of 16 against CHOU Tien Chen — a player winning 66% of 206 recorded matches. Our results ledger has no previous meetings between the two.

Pre-Match AI Scout Analysis

Prior to the encounter, the AI Scout model favored Kenta NISHIMOTO with a 56% confidence projection on a blend of ranking, seeding, head-to-head and our own rating. Defying the analytical model's 56% projection, CHI Yu Jen produced a decisive tactical shift to secure the upset.

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