Badminton: historic, Christo Popov wins the French Open and becomes the first French world number 1
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Christo Popov made the history of French badminton by winning the French Open in Tremblay-en-France, thus becoming the first French player to reach world number 1 after his victory against Mohammad Zaki Ubaidillah.
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Why It Matters
Christo Popov is a 24-year-old French badminton player. He won the French Open at the Arena Grand Paris.
A historic first! This Sunday, at the Arena Grand Paris (Tremblay-en-France), Christo Popov achieved a performance never before seen in the history of French badminton. By winning with character against the Indonesian Mohammad Zaki Ubaidillah in three sets (21-11, 14-21, 21-13), in the final of the French Open, the 24-year-old player became the first French player to take the number 1 spot world in the discipline. A day to write in the pages of French sport.
If the first set was just a game of fun for the Frenchman (21-11), he relaxed in the second to give his Indonesian opponent hope (14-21). A comeback which did not worry him, since there was no match in the third and final set (21-13), in front of an enthusiastic audience. A well-deserved victory for the now world number 1.
Open Questions
- What will be the next international events for Christo Popov?
