What a week it has been in the world of badminton! The latest BWF World Rankings, released on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, have delivered some truly exciting news, particularly for Chinese sensation Shi Yuqi and rising French star Alex Lanier. After a phenomenal run of form, Shi Yuqi has once again ascended to the pinnacle…
France’s Alex Lanier, the 20-year-old badminton sensation currently ranked world No. 8, is embracing the immense pressure as he prepares for the World Championships in Paris, set to begin on August 25. Fresh off a remarkable win over Malaysia’s Jun Hao at the Japan Open, Lanier is confident and focused on achieving glory on home…
The 2025 Orléans Masters men’s singles final presents a thrilling first-time encounter between France’s Alex Lanier and Taiwan’s Lin Chun-yi. Both players, currently ranked 16th and 14th in the BWF World Rankings respectively, have never faced each other in official competition, setting the stage for an exciting showdown. Path to the Final Alex Lanier, the…
French badminton star Alex Lanier has continued his impressive form with a significant jump in the latest BWF World Rankings. Following his strong performances at the 2024 Arctic Open and 2024 Denmark Open, Lanier will move up six places to 15th in the rankings update on Tuesday, October 22. Lanier’s quarter-final finish at the Arctic…
French shuttler Alex Lanier has made a significant stride in the 2024 Arctic Open, securing his place in the quarter-finals after a thrilling victory over Nhat Nguyen of Ireland. In a match that lasted 56 minutes, Lanier emerged victorious in two straight games, winning by scores of 24-22 and 21-9. The first game was a…