China’s Shi Yuqi claimed the men’s singles title at the Japan Open 2025 by defeating France’s Alex Lanier in a straight-set final. His victory marks China’s first title in this category at the tournament in a decade.

Key Points:

• Shi Yuqi defeated defending champion Alex Lanier 21-17, 21-15 in the men’s singles final held on July 20, 2025, in Tokyo.
• The win ended a 10-year drought for China in the men's singles at the Japan Open, last won by Lin Dan in 2015.
• Shi took control in the first set by winning four straight points from a 17-17 tie and comfortably closed out the second.
• This was Shi Yuqi’s third title in the 2025 season after earlier victories at the Malaysia Open and All England Open.
• China’s badminton team dominated the tournament, also securing titles in women’s doubles and mixed doubles categories.