Alex Lanier successfully defends the Orleans Masters title

The French player beat Koki Watanabe in straight games to retain his men’s singles crown at home.

17–22 Mar Europe Orléans, France

By iintroo editorial Published 23 March 2026Sources & corrections

Alex Lanier retained the men’s singles title at the Orleans Masters with a 21-11, 21-13 victory over Koki Watanabe.

The home win closed the French stop of the BWF World Tour and gave Lanier back-to-back titles at the event.

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