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SUMMARY:2025 French Open
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 French Open (also known as the Yonex French Open 2025 for sponsorship reasons) was a badminton tournament held at the Glaz Arena in Cesson-Sévigné\, France\, from 21 to 26 October 2025. It was the 92nd edition of the French Open championships and part of the BWF World Tour Super 750 tournaments on the 2025 BWF World Tour. This event featured a total prize fund of US$950\,000.1“2025 France Open Prospectus”. BWF Corporate. Retrieved 30 August 2025. \nChampions\n\n\n\nEvent\nChampion(s)\nRunner(s)-up\n\n\nMen’s Singles\n🇩🇰 Anders Antonsen [2]\n🇫🇷 Christo Popov [8]\n\n\n21–12\, 21–19\n\n\nWomen’s Singles\n🇰🇷 An Se-young [1]\n🇨🇳 Wang Zhiyi [2]\n\n\n21–13\, 21–7\n\n\nMen’s Doubles\n🇰🇷 Kim Won-ho [1]\n🇰🇷 Seo Seung-jae\n🇮🇩 Fajar Alfian [8]\n🇮🇩 Muhammad Shohibul Fikri\n\n\n10–21\, 21–13\, 21–12\n\n\nWomen’s Doubles\n🇯🇵 Yuki Fukushima [7]\n🇯🇵 Mayu Matsumoto\n🇨🇳 Li Yijing [8]\n🇨🇳 Luo Xumin\n\n\n17–21\, 21–18\, 21–15\n\n\nMixed Doubles\n🇨🇳 Feng Yanzhe [2]\n🇨🇳 Huang Dongping\n🇹🇭 Dechapol Puavaranukroh [3]\n🇹🇭 Supissara Paewsampran\n\n\n27–25\, 21–12\n\n\n\nDaily Highlights\nPre-Tournament: Early Shake-Up Rocks French Open\nThe 2025 French Open suffered a major disruption on its opening day as top seed and defending champion Shi Yuqi withdrew due to a shoulder injury. The reigning World Champion\, who had only recently finished as runner-up at the Denmark Open\, was forced to pull out before his scheduled Round of 32 match against Wang Tzu-wei at the Glaz Arena. \nShi’s absence instantly reshaped the Men’s Singles landscape. As a result of the seed withdrawal movement\, Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn was promoted in the draw and subsequently faced Wang Tzu-wei in a challenging opening round—a rematch of the fixture Shi Yuqi had won the previous year. This development left the Men’s Singles tournament significantly more open to contenders. \nThe upsets were not limited to the men’s side. In Women’s Doubles\, the top Chinese seeds\, Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning\, also withdrew. Reports indicated that Liu was still recovering from an injury sustained during their quarterfinal exit at the preceding Denmark Open. The Japanese pair Rin Iwanaga/Kie Nakanishi subsequently took their vacated spot in the main draw. \nSummary of Key Withdrawals from the French Open 2025: \n\nMen’s Singles: Shi Yuqi\, Wang Zhengxing\nWomen’s Singles: Pornpawee Chochuwong\, Supanida Katethong\nWomen’s Doubles: Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning\nMixed Doubles: Dhruv Kapila/Tanisha Crasto\, Kevin Lee/Eliana Zhang\n\nThe wave of withdrawals provided immediate opportunities for other players\, particularly Kunlavut Vitidsarn\, who stepped into a more prominent opening match against Wang Tzu-wei\, instantly becoming a focal point of the reshuffled bracket. \nGinting Dominates\, Hosts See Mixed Results\nThe opening day of the French Open 2025 Round of 32 delivered mixed fortunes for both the host country and the Indonesian team. \nFrance’s top Mixed Doubles pair\, Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue\, were forced into a challenging three-game fight to advance\, eventually prevailing over Thailand’s Ruttanapak Oupthong/Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat (19-21\, 21-15\, 21-17). The brothers Popov had contrasting results: Christo Popov won his Men’s Singles match in straight games (21-11\, 21-19)\, but his brother\, Toma Junior Popov\, was eliminated after losing in two games (16-21\, 17-21). \nMeanwhile\, Indonesia’s Anthony Sinisuka Ginting secured a smooth passage into the Last 16 with a commanding straight-game victory over Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong (21-14\, 21-13). However\, Indonesia suffered a major loss in Women’s Singles when Gregoria Mariska Tunjung was upset by China’s Gao Fangjie in a three-game marathon (21-18\, 6-21\, 13-21). Indonesia’s Mixed Doubles pair\, Jafar Hidayatullah/Felisha Alberta Nathaniel Pasaribu\, also moved on with a decisive straight-game win. \nPopov Breaks 79-Year French Open Drought\nChristo Popov etched his name into French badminton history on Friday\, becoming the first Frenchman in 79 years to reach the men’s singles semifinals of a home tournament. In a spectacular quarterfinal display at the French Open 2025\, Popov dominated Chinese Taipei’s Chi Yu-jen\, sweeping him aside with a commanding 21-13\, 21-7 victory at the Glaz Arena. \nPopov’s landmark achievement surpasses the mark set by Henri Bellizza in 1946\, the last French men’s singles player to reach the “business end” of a home event. \nThe Retirement of Chen Qingchen\n\nThe celebrated international careers of Chinese women’s doubles pair Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan—the “Fan Chen” duo—had officially concluded. Their final joint appearance was at the 2025 French Open\, where they bowed out in the semi-finals after a loss to their teammates Li Yijing/Luo Xumin. \nFollowing her Paris Olympic gold medal win\, Chen Qingchen was stepping down from the national team to pursue other life experiences. Jia Yifan will continue competing toward the Los Angeles Olympics alongside a new partner\, Zhang Shuxian. The recent three-tournament run\, including the Korea\, Denmark\, and French Opens\, served as a highly anticipated\, official farewell orchestrated for the legendary partnership. \nFor ten years since pairing in 2014\, “Fan Chen” collected nearly every major title. Their crowning achievements include four World Championship titles (2017\, 2021\, 2022\, 2023)\, making them the first women’s pair to win three consecutively\, and achieving the career Grand Slam with their Paris Olympic gold\, having won silver in Tokyo. They also dominated at the Sudirman Cup\, Uber Cup\, Asian Games\, and more. At their peak\, they spent a combined 200 weeks ranked World Number 1\, solidifying their status as one of the most dominant pairs in history. \n\nTournament Details\n\n\n\nDate\n21–26 October\n\n\nEdition\n92nd\n\n\nDraw\n32MS / 32WS / 32MD / 32WD / 32XD\n\n\nCategory\nSuper 750\n\n\nPrize Money\nUS$950\,000\n\n\nLocation\nCesson-Sévigné\, France\n\n\nVenue\nGlaz Arena\n\n\nOrganizer\nFédération Française de Badminton\n\n\nOfficial Shuttle\nYonex Aerosensa 50\n\n\nOfficial Tournament Website\nwww.yonexifb.com\n\n\n\nTournament Links\n\n\n\nBWF Tournament Profile\n\n\nDraws\nLive Score\nWikipedia Article\n\n\n\nTournament Schedule\nAll times are local\, Central European Summer Time (UTC+2). \n\n\n\nDates\nRound\nDoors Open\nStart Time\n\n\nTue\, October 21 Match Schedule\nRound of 32 (Top Half)\n9:30 AM\n10:00 AM\n\n\nWed\, October 22 Match Schedule\nRound of 32 (Bottom Half)\n9:30 AM\n10:00 AM\n\n\nThu\, October 23 Match Schedule\nRound of 16\n9:30 AM\n10:00 AM\n\n\n4:30 PM\n5:00 PM\n\n\nFri\, October 24 Match Schedule\nQuarter-Finals\n9:00 AM\n10:00 AM\n\n\n4:00 PM\n5:00 PM\n\n\nSat\, October 25 Match Schedule\nSemi-Finals\n9:00 AM\n10:00 AM\n\n\n4:00 PM\n5:00 PM\n\n\nSun\, October 26 Match Schedule\nFinals\n10:00 AM\n11:00 AM\n\n\n\nVenue\nLocated in the town of Cesson-Sévigné\, just northeast of Rennes in Brittany\, the Glaz Arena stands as a premier modern sports complex and a hub of athletic excellence in France. Inaugurated in 2014\, this state-of-the-art facility was specifically designed to be the proud home of Cesson Rennes Métropole Handball\, a top-tier club competing in the French Lidl Starligue\, the world’s most competitive professional handball league. The arena’s distinctive name\, “Glaz\,” derives from the Breton word for “blue\,” a nod to the region’s rich Celtic heritage and identity. \nWith a flexible seating capacity of approximately 4\,200 spectators for major sporting events\, the Glaz Arena is renowned for creating an intense and electrifying atmosphere. The design prioritizes fan proximity to the action\, ensuring an immersive experience where the energy of the crowd becomes a tangible force. Beyond its primary function for handball\, the multi-functional venue is equipped to host a wide array of events\, including basketball\, volleyball\, major concerts\, and corporate gatherings. \nThe facility boasts international-standard amenities\, including a main arena with a high-quality playing surface\, modern locker rooms\, VIP areas\, and hospitality suites. Its advanced lighting and acoustic systems make it a versatile venue for both sporting spectacles and entertainment. More than just a sports hall\, the Glaz Arena serves as a vital community center for the metropolitan area of Rennes\, symbolizing a deep-rooted passion for sport and serving as a fortress for elite athletic competition in northwestern France. \nGetting to Glaz Arena from Paris CDG\nHere is a comprehensive guide on the most efficient ways to get from your arrival point\, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)\, to the Glaz Arena. \nThe Recommended Route: Train to Rennes\, then Local Transport\nThe fastest and most direct public transport route involves a high-speed train journey\, making a quick transit to the nearby city of Rennes your best bet. \n1. High-Speed Train (TGV/InOui) from CDG to Rennes \n\nDeparture Point: Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV station (located within the airport complex).\nDestination: Rennes train station (Gare de Rennes).\nDuration: The direct high-speed train (TGV/InOui) takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes from CDG to Rennes. There are typically several direct services daily.\nBooking: It is highly recommended to book your tickets in advance through SNCF (the French national rail company) or other rail services for the best prices and to ensure your seat.\n\n2. From Rennes Station to Glaz Arena \nOnce you arrive at Rennes station\, the Glaz Arena in Cesson-Sévigné is easily accessible: \n\nOption A: Local Train (TER)\n\nTake a short local train (TER) service from Gare de Rennes to the Halte ferroviaire de Cesson-Sévigné (Cesson-Sévigné train stop).\nDuration: This journey is only about 5 minutes.\nWalk: The Glaz Arena is located roughly 500 meters from the Cesson-Sévigné train stop.\n\n\nOption B: Local Bus (STAR Network)\n\nThe Glaz Arena is served by the local bus network (STAR).\nLook for Line C6 or Line 67 and get off at the ‘Rigourdière’ stop\, which is close to the arena.\n\n\nOption C: Taxi/Ride-Share\n\nTaxis and ride-share services are available from Gare de Rennes and offer the most direct route to the Glaz Arena. The drive is short\, though prices will be higher than public transport.\n\n\n\nAlternative: Train from Paris City Centre\nIf you decide to spend time in Paris before heading to the tournament\, you can take a high-speed train from Paris Montparnasse station to Rennes. \n\nDeparture Point: Paris Montparnasse (easily reachable from CDG via RER B and then Metro).\nDestination: Rennes train station.\nDuration: The TGV journey from Paris Montparnasse to Rennes is even faster\, typically around 1 hour and 30 minutes.\nFinal Leg: Follow the local transport steps from “From Rennes Station to Glaz Arena” above.\n\nTV Broadcast Schedule\nFor this event\, Courts 1 and 2 will be featured in the television broadcast. Typically\, television coverage for Court 1 spans from the earlier rounds through the finals\, while Court 2’s broadcast usually focuses on mid-week matches. We recommend checking with your local broadcasters for specific details in your region. For comprehensive viewing\, you can stream matches from all courts on the BWF TV YouTube channel from the tournament’s opening day. Here is the complete schedule: \nCourt 1\n\n\n\nDates\nNo. of Matches\nStart Time\n\n\nWed\, October 22\n10\n10:00 AM\n\n\nThu\, October 23\n10\n10:00 AM (Session I)\n\n\n5:00 PM (Session II)\n\n\nFri\, October 24\n10\n10:00 AM (Session I)\n\n\n5:00 PM (Session II)\n\n\nSat\, October 25\n10\n10:00 AM (Session I)\n\n\n5:00 PM (Session II)\n\n\nSun\, October 26\n5\n11:00 AM\n\n\n\nCourt 2\n\n\n\nDates\nNo. of Matches\nStart Time\n\n\nThu\, October 23\n8\n10:00 AM (Session I)\n\n\n5:00 PM (Session II)\n\n\nFri\, October 24\n8\n10:00 AM (Session I)\n\n\n5:00 PM (Session II)\n\n\n\nPrize Money Distribution\nThe 2025 France Open badminton tournament has significantly elevated its financial commitment\, underscoring its status as a premier event on the BWF World Tour. This year\, the total prize purse has been set at an impressive US$950\,000. This figure represents a substantial 11.8% increase (a rise of $100\,000) from the previous edition\, highlighting the event’s growing prestige and investment in the sport. \nThe champions will be handsomely rewarded for their triumph. The winner of the singles title will claim a grand prize of $66\,500\, while the victorious doubles team will split a larger pot of $70\,300. In a notable and player-friendly policy\, the tournament ensures that every main draw participant is compensated for their efforts. \n\n\n\nResult\nSingles\nDoubles\n\n\nWinner\n$66\,500\n$70\,300\n\n\nRunner-up\n$32\,300\n$33\,250\n\n\nSemifinalist\n$13\,300\n$13\,300\n\n\nQuarterfinalist\n$5\,225\n$5\,937.50\n\n\nRound of 16 \n$2\,850\n$3\,087.50\n\n\nRound of 32\n$950\n$950\n\n\n\nFrench Open Status on BWF World Tour\n\n\n\nYear\nStatus\nPrize Money\n\n\n2018\nSuper 750\nUS$750\,000\n\n\n2019\nSuper 750\nUS$750\,000\n\n\n2020\nNot held\n–\n\n\n2021\nSuper 750\nUS$600\,000\n\n\n2022\nSuper 750\nUS$675\,000\n\n\n2023\nSuper 750\nUS$850\,000\n\n\n2024\nSuper 750\nUS$850\,000\n\n\n2025\nSuper 750\nUS$950\,000\n\n\n2026\nSuper 750\nUS$950\,000\n\n\n\nReferences1“2025 France Open Prospectus”. BWF Corporate. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
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LOCATION:Glaz Arena\, Chem. du Bois de la Justice\, Cesson-Sévigné\, 35510\, France
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