Jakarta: Fresh from winning the Singapore Open title last week, France’s Alex Lanier continued his strong run by defeating Denmark’s Anders Antonsen in the opening round of the Indonesia Open on Wednesday. Continue reading Alex Lanier Beats Anders Antonsen as Malaysia’s Leong Jun Hao Awaits at Indonesia Open
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Alex Lanier to Face Loh Kean Yew in Singapore Open Final as An Se Young Sets Up Yamaguchi Showdown
Singapore — French world No. 9 Alex Lanier continued his impressive run at the Singapore Open, defeating Indonesia’s rising star Alwi Farhan in straight games to book his place in the men’s singles final against home favorite Loh Kean Yew. Continue reading Alex Lanier to Face Loh Kean Yew in Singapore Open Final as An Se Young Sets Up Yamaguchi Showdown
Alex Lanier Defeats Toma Junior Popov to Win 2026 Orléans Masters, Okuhara Claims Women’s Singles Title
ORLÉANS — France celebrated a historic moment in badminton as Alex Lanier defeated fellow Frenchman Toma Junior Popov in the men’s singles final to win the 2026 Orléans Masters. In the women’s singles final, former world champion Nozomi Okuhara captured the title with a dominant performance. Continue reading Alex Lanier Defeats Toma Junior Popov to Win 2026 Orléans Masters, Okuhara Claims Women’s Singles Title
Alex Lanier Sets Up All-French Final Against Toma Junior Popov, Okuhara Reaches Orléans Masters Final
ORLÉANS — French badminton fans are guaranteed a champion on home soil after Toma Junior Popov and Alex Lanier both advanced to the men’s singles final at the 2026 Orléans Masters. In women’s singles, former world champion Nozomi Okuhara also secured her place in the final after another strong performance. Continue reading Alex Lanier Sets Up All-French Final Against Toma Junior Popov, Okuhara Reaches Orléans Masters Final
Alex Lanier, Toma Junior Popov, and Nozomi Okuhara Advance to the 2026 Orléans Masters Semis
ORLÉANS — France’s Alex Lanier and Toma Junior Popov delivered strong performances on home soil, while former world champion Nozomi Okuhara and several Chinese players also progressed to the semi-finals of the 2026 Orléans Masters. Continue reading Alex Lanier, Toma Junior Popov, and Nozomi Okuhara Advance to the 2026 Orléans Masters Semis
Shi Yuqi Claims First King Cup Title And USD $170k, Denies Anders Antonsen Title Defense
Shi Yuqi Defeats Alex Lanier in Straight Games to Reach 2025 King Cup Final
men’s singles final after defeating France’s rising star Alex Lanier in straight games,
21–15, 21–17, in a high-tempo semi-final that demanded both power and patience. Continue reading Shi Yuqi Defeats Alex Lanier in Straight Games to Reach 2025 King Cup Final
Shi Yuqi Ends 10-Year Title Drought for China’s Men’s Singles at Japan Open
Tokyo – China’s Shi Yuqi delivered a statement performance at the Japan Open 2025, defeating world No. 8 Alex Lanier of France in straight sets 21-17, 21-15 to secure the men’s singles title—ending a decade-long drought for the Chinese men’s team at this Super 750 event. Continue reading Shi Yuqi Ends 10-Year Title Drought for China’s Men’s Singles at Japan Open
Alex Lanier Crowned Youngest Men’s Singles Champion in European Badminton History
Horsens, Denmark – April 14, 2025 — France’s Alex Lanier made history at the 2025 European Badminton Championships by clinching the men’s singles gold at Forum Horsens, becoming the youngest-ever champion in the event’s prestigious history. Continue reading Alex Lanier Crowned Youngest Men’s Singles Champion in European Badminton History
19-Year-Old Alex Lanier Storms to Victory at Japan Open
Yokohama: World No. 29 Alex Lanier of France beat World No. 10 Chou Chen Tien of Taiwan in straight sets in the final of the 2024 Japan Open and became the youngest player ever to win the BWF World Tour Super 750 tournament. Continue reading 19-Year-Old Alex Lanier Storms to Victory at Japan Open