Sai Nachiketh BHATRAJU beats Ahmet Arda KAYA to move on to the Round of 16 in the men's singles this NAVEK Türkiye Junior International 2026

Sai Nachiketh BHATRAJU was in commanding form at the NAVEK Türkiye Junior International 2026, dismantling Ahmet Arda KAYA 21-8 21-9 in a Men's Singles Round of 32 clash that was never in doubt.

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21-9 — game 2 was the tightest of the match, settled by just 12 points.

What's Next

Sai Nachiketh BHATRAJU advances to the Round of 16 of the NAVEK Türkiye Junior International 2026, while Ahmet Arda KAYA's run ends here.

Pre-Match AI Scout Analysis

Prior to the encounter, the AI Scout model favored Ahmet Arda KAYA with a 51% confidence projection based on world ranking trajectory and match pacing data. Defying the analytical model's 51% projection, Sai Nachiketh BHATRAJU produced a decisive tactical shift to secure the upset.

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