Salih Mert CALIMLI beats Petar MITEV to move on to the Round of 32 in the men's singles this 2026 Bulgarian Junior U19 International

Salih Mert CALIMLI was in commanding form at the 2026 Bulgarian Junior U19 International, dismantling Petar MITEV 21-8 21-10 in a Men's Singles Round of 64 clash that was never in doubt.

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21-10 — game 2 was the tightest of the match, settled by just 11 points.

What's Next

Salih Mert CALIMLI advances to the Round of 32 of the 2026 Bulgarian Junior U19 International, while Petar MITEV's run ends here.

Pre-Match AI Scout Analysis

Prior to the encounter, the AI Scout model favored Petar MITEV with a 57% confidence projection based on world ranking trajectory and match pacing data. Defying the analytical model's 57% projection, Salih Mert CALIMLI produced a decisive tactical shift to secure the upset.

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