French shuttler Alex Lanier makes history as the nation’s first men’s singles world champion after sweeping Japan’s Kodai Naraoka 21-11, 21-11.

Le Français, 10e mondial, joue le titre mondial face au Japonais Kodai Naraoka, dimanche à New Delhi.

The 21-year-old made it to the men’s singles final at the World Championships here beating Victor Lai in a high-quality draining contest