Paul PILLARD beats Kenan TURSIC to move on to the Round of 16 in the men's singles this VICTOR JOT U17 2026

Paul PILLARD was in commanding form at the VICTOR JOT U17 2026, dismantling Kenan TURSIC 21-13 21-15 in a Men's Singles Round of 32 clash that was never in doubt.

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

What's Next

Paul PILLARD advances to the Round of 16 of the VICTOR JOT U17 2026, while Kenan TURSIC's run ends here.

Pre-Match AI Scout Analysis

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

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