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Toma Junior Popov, first Frenchman in a Super 1000 badminton final

Toma Junior Popov becomes the first Frenchman to reach a Super 1000 final at the China Open.

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Defeated by Taiwanese Chou Tien Chen (21-15, 7-21, 21-13), he sees this performance as a stepping stone.

His journey marks a historic milestone for French badminton.

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Cette finale inédite pour un Français en Super 1000 (niveau le plus élevé du circuit) souligne la progression du badminton hexagonal et pourrait inspirer une nouvelle génération de joueurs.

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