Anton BILCHEV / Simay MEHMEDOVA vs Naim EL KHADERY-PERRON / Mathilde MOREL — Mixed Doubles Semi Finals, Hellas U17 International 2026

Anton Bilchev and Simay Mehmedova booked their place in the mixed doubles final at the Hellas U17 International 2026 on Saturday, delivering a disciplined performance to defeat Naim El Khadery-Perron and Mathilde Morel 21-16, 21-11.

The first game saw extended baseline rallies as both pairs tested each other's defensive resilience. Bilchev and Mehmedova gradually established control through precise net play, forcing their opponents into lifting the shuttlecock too frequently. Capitalizing on early service errors from El Khadery-Perron and Morel, the victors pulled away to take the opener.

Carrying momentum into the second game, Bilchev and Mehmedova maintained a high pace, cutting off loose returns with sharp racket work. El Khadery-Perron and Morel struggled to counter the sustained pressure, yielding a string of unanswered points. With this straight-games victory, Bilchev and Mehmedova advance to the championship match.

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