Manku TAKU beats Aleksa RADOVANOVIC to move on to the Round of 16 in the men's singles this VICTOR Bulgaria Junior Open 2026

It went all the way at the VICTOR Bulgaria Junior Open 2026: Manku TAKU held their nerve in the decider to beat Aleksa RADOVANOVIC 21-9 18-21 22-20 in the Men's Singles Round of 32.

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22-20 — game 3 was the tightest of the match, settled by just 2 points.

What's Next

Manku TAKU advances to the Round of 16 of the VICTOR Bulgaria Junior Open 2026, while Aleksa RADOVANOVIC's run ends here.

Pre-Match AI Scout Analysis

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

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