Jan PAULÍK beats Aleksa ILIĆ to move on to the Round of 16 in the men's singles this DUBROVNIK VALAMAR Junior Open 2026 presented by YONEX

Jan PAULÍK was in commanding form at the DUBROVNIK VALAMAR Junior Open 2026 presented by YONEX, dismantling Aleksa ILIĆ 21-2 21-6 in a Men's Singles Round of 32 clash that was never in doubt.

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21-6 — game 2 was the tightest of the match, settled by just 15 points.

What's Next

Jan PAULÍK advances to the Round of 16 of the DUBROVNIK VALAMAR Junior Open 2026 presented by YONEX, while Aleksa ILIĆ's run ends here.

Pre-Match AI Scout Analysis

Prior to the encounter, the AI Scout model favored Aleksa ILIĆ with a 63% confidence projection based on world ranking trajectory and match pacing data. Defying the analytical model's 63% projection, Jan PAULÍK produced a decisive tactical shift to secure the upset.

Player profiles: Jan PAULÍK

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