Alex Lanier

Men's Singles FRA #10 MS

France's #1 MS — first French player to win a BWF World Tour Super 750 (2024 Japan Open). 2025 European Championships MS gold. Cracked the world top 10 in late 2025. Coached by Kęstutis Navickas.

Profile

Country: France
Born: 2005-01-26 (21 yrs)
Handed: Right
Best BWF rank: #7 MS 2025-08-05
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Right-handed attacking singles player; generates exceptional smash power from a lighter 4U Astrox 99 Pro (technique-over-mass approach); aggressive overhead game paired with deceptive net play and athletic court coverage

Honours · golds

1× European title

Career record

207 W 69 L

75.0% win rate · 276 matches

Career highlights

2024 BWF Japan Open MS champion (Super 750) — first French player to win a BWF World Tour Super 750 title
2025 BWF European Championships MS gold (Horsens, DEN)
2026 European Men's Team Championships gold — France broke Denmark's long-standing dominance
2026 Thomas Cup team silver (with France)
2025 BWF Japan Open MS runner-up (Super 750)
2026 Orléans Masters MS champion (Super 300) — def. Toma Junior Popov in the final
2025 Orléans Masters MS champion (Super 300)
2023 BWF World Junior Championships MS bronze
2022 European Junior Championships MS gold

Gear

Racquet Yonex Astrox 99 Pro ✓ verified

String Yonex Aerobite

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