Alex Lanier made history by becoming the first French badminton player to reach the men's singles final at the World Championships. The 10th-ranked French athlete defeated Canada's Victor Lai in a closely contested match on Saturday in New Delhi. Lanier secured his place in the final with a 16-21, 21-13, 21-14 victory over the seventh-ranked Canadian opponent. This achievement marks a significant milestone for French badminton, as no French player had previously reached the final in men's singles at the World Championships. Lanier, from Caen, France, now faces the challenge of making history by winning his first World Championship title. His performance in the semi-finals has positioned him as a strong contender for the title, highlighting the growing competitiveness of French players on the international stage.