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Alex Lanier, the French Badminton Sensation

At only 19 years old, the Normandy native Alex Lanier achieved the feat of beating the world №1 Chinese player Shi Yu Qi in the semi-finals of the Yokohama tournament. This victory (17-21, 21-16, 21-18) allows him to qualify for his first final on the international circuit. On Sunday, he will face Taiwanese Chou Tien-chen (world №1 to win the title. A rare performance that makes the Frenchman the youngest badminton player to reach a major circuit final since the 2012 French Open and Viktor Axelsen.
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