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As it happened: Alex Lanier beats Loh Kean Yew to take Singapore Badminton Open title

Singapore's Loh Kean Yew was bidding to be the first Singaporean to win the men's singles title at the home tournament since 1962.

As it happened: Alex Lanier beats Loh Kean Yew to take Singapore Badminton Open title

Loh Kean Yew at the Singapore Badminton Open. (Photo: Singapore Badminton Association)

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31 May 2026 06:34PM (Updated: 31 May 2026 09:18PM)

SINGAPORE: Alex Lanier has been crowned the men's singles champion at the Singapore Badminton Open after beating home favourite Loh Kean Yew in a three-game thriller.

Loh had started strong and won the first game 21-17 against the Frenchman. Lanier then drew level in the next game, taking it 21-15, before seeing off his Singaporean opponent 21-14 in the third game.

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Source: CNA/gr
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