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China's Shi Yuqi claimed the Men's Singles title at the Japan Open 2025 by defeating defending champion Alex Lanier of France in a thrilling final. After a tight first game (21-17), Shi dominated the second game (21-15) to secure victory. This win marked a significant career resurgence for Shi, reestablishing him among badminton's elite players. The tournament highlighted Asia's badminton dominance, with China emerging as the most successful nation overall. Shi's strategic gameplay and clutch performance at critical moments (winning 4 consecutive points at 17-17 in the first game) demonstrated his championship mentality on this BWF World Tour Super 750 stage.