Nikhil Deepak PULIKKOTTIL beats Baptiste DEJONCKHEERE to move on to the Round of 32 in the men's singles this YONEX France U17 Open 2026

Nikhil Deepak PULIKKOTTIL was in commanding form at the YONEX France U17 Open 2026, dismantling Baptiste DEJONCKHEERE 21-6 21-9 in a Men's Singles Round of 64 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

Nikhil Deepak PULIKKOTTIL advances to the Round of 32 of the YONEX France U17 Open 2026, while Baptiste DEJONCKHEERE's run ends here.

Pre-Match AI Scout Analysis

Prior to the encounter, the AI Scout model favored Baptiste DEJONCKHEERE with a 51% confidence projection based on world ranking trajectory and match pacing data. Defying the analytical model's 51% projection, Nikhil Deepak PULIKKOTTIL produced a decisive tactical shift to secure the upset.

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