Hugo SANZ beats Kavin BALAJI to move on to the Round of 32 in the men's singles this FZ FORZA Alpes International U19 2026

It went all the way at the FZ FORZA Alpes International U19 2026: Hugo SANZ held their nerve in the decider to beat Kavin BALAJI 21-18 11-21 22-20 in the Men's Singles Round of 64.

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

What's Next

Hugo SANZ advances to the Round of 32 of the FZ FORZA Alpes International U19 2026, while Kavin BALAJI's run ends here.

Pre-Match AI Scout Analysis

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

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