Alex Lanier Sets Sights on Top 15

Just 17, Alex Lanier is one of the most talked-about young players in the world. The French teenager has been marked as a potential world-class player for many months now.

As the youngest men’s singles player to win a senior European title (he won the Lithuania International last June when he was 16), and awarded the BEC Young Player of the Year by Badminton Europe in April, Lanier had his taste of major event competition at the TotalEnergies BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals in Aarhus last October and in Bangkok this month. In Bangkok, Lanier got his chance against China’s Li Shi Feng in the third singles, and against Algeria.

Alex Lanier.

Lanier, currently world No.143, talks to BWF about his takeaways from Bangkok and his ambitions for this season:

What are your thoughts after playing Li Shi Feng?

Actually, I played a good match, which, sometimes I’ve seen that I have to play more good points. But I think for me, it was really good to play in this kind of speed. I have to play more with speed with these types of players. It was a good experience for me to play against China. And I’m sure that I will improve my game and learn a lot after this match.

What does it mean for you to play such a big event like the Thomas Cup?

It’s big for you and you take your own experience. Of course you play for your country. I think it was more interesting to play with these two feelings – to play for yourself and to play for others. And I think it was really great.

How inspiring was it for you to see France challenge China quite well in a couple of matches? Christo (Popov), for instance, nearly took the first match over Lu Guang Zu.

France, especially now, we’ve improved a lot. Now everybody needs to get more experience, more speed, more players like China. And for sure, I think in one year or two years, we’ll do well against all the nations.

Looking at the top players at this event, do you get the feeling you’re almost there as well?

For sure. When I saw the best players in the world I thought I can become the same. But I have to work. For example, today I lost because I was not able to work my points and build my points, so I have to improve to become the best one.

You played Viktor Axelsen at the European Championships in April. What was that like?

It’s really like the same as today. I felt that I have to build the points and just wait and not rush on to the net or rush in the backcourt, and I think it’s like the same to play against China. It’s really hard to win a point. So it was a great experience. I think against China, it showed me what I have to do to become a better player.

You received the BEC Young Player of the Year award…

It’s not really important to win the gold medal in Europe, especially when you’re young, because when I play against China, it’s really different, it’s lots of different shots, different speeds and it’s harder to play physically, mentally, and everything. When you’re young, you can play lazy I think and your opponent will make mistakes, so that’s less interesting.

Alex Lanier at the TUC last year in Aarhus.

Can you talk of your growing-up years? Apparently you had a badminton court just outside your house?

I have a badminton court near my house but I train in Paris, two hours up. I prefer to play in Paris because there are more players of a higher level, like Arnaud Merkle and Thomas Rouxel, but at home there is just my brother. So two years ago it was more interesting to move to Paris than to stay at home.

I started badminton because of my parents. When I was younger, I preferred to try badminton than any other sport. I think I liked it immediately so it was really good to play with my brother in the beginning and then improve and take pleasure on court and that’s why I love badminton today.

What goals have your set for yourself this season?

I just would like to go to the top 15 (in the rankings) and start to play against the best players in the world, to get the experience early, and to get the matches like today.

I think that everything is possible. I mean, if I work and if I build with that, I think I can play in this kind of level. I don’t really have the tournaments now. It’s more about getting results against the best players and playing and getting the experience.

 

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18 May 2016
Denmark Top Group D – Day 4 Session 1: TOTAL BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2016

Denmark Top Group D – Day 4 Session 1: TOTAL BWF Thomas...

18 May 2016
Indonesia Outclass Thailand – Day 3 Session 3: TOTAL BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2016

Indonesia Outclass Thailand – Day 3 Session 3: TOTAL BWF Thomas &...

17 May 2016
Korea Singed by Malaysian Singles – Day 3 Session 2: TOTAL BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2016

Korea Singed by Malaysian Singles – Day 3 Session 2: TOTAL BWF...

17 May 2016
Kjaersfeldt, Madsen Drive Danish Success – Day 3 Session 1: TOTAL BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2016

Kjaersfeldt, Madsen Drive Danish Success – Day 3 Session 1: TOTAL BWF...

17 May 2016
China Down Battling French – Day 2 Session 3: TOTAL BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2016

China Down Battling French – Day 2 Session 3: TOTAL BWF Thomas...

16 May 2016
Indonesia Prevail Over Hong Kong – Day 2 Session 2: TOTAL BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2016

Indonesia Prevail Over Hong Kong – Day 2 Session 2: TOTAL BWF...

16 May 2016
Thailand Continue to Cruise – Day 2 Session 1: TOTAL BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2016

Thailand Continue to Cruise – Day 2 Session 1: TOTAL BWF Thomas...

16 May 2016
Madsen Swings it for Denmark – Day 1 Session 3: TOTAL BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2016

Madsen Swings it for Denmark – Day 1 Session 3: TOTAL BWF...

15 May 2016
Japan Shaken by Inspired France – Day 1 Session 2: TOTAL BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2016

Japan Shaken by Inspired France – Day 1 Session 2: TOTAL BWF...

15 May 2016
Strong Start by Thailand – Day 1 Session 1: TOTAL BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2016

Strong Start by Thailand – Day 1 Session 1: TOTAL BWF Thomas...

15 May 2016
TOTAL BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2016: Opening Salvos Fired as Teams Get Set

TOTAL BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2016: Opening Salvos Fired as...

14 May 2016
TOTAL BWF Uber Cup Preview: China, Japan Hold the Aces

TOTAL BWF Uber Cup Preview: China, Japan Hold the Aces

12 May 2016
TOTAL BWF Thomas Cup Preview: Can Denmark Break the Jinx?

TOTAL BWF Thomas Cup Preview: Can Denmark Break the Jinx?

11 May 2016
Japan Face French Obstacle in Thomas Cup Opener

Japan Face French Obstacle in Thomas Cup Opener

19 April 2016
Powerhouses China, Japan in Group A of Thomas Cup

Powerhouses China, Japan in Group A of Thomas Cup

21 March 2016
Defending Champions Japan Seeded 5th for Thomas Cup

Defending Champions Japan Seeded 5th for Thomas Cup

4 March 2016
Mexico, New Zealand in Thomas Cup final round

Mexico, New Zealand in Thomas Cup final round

23 February 2016
Indonesia, China Emerge Champions – Badminton Asia Championships finals

Indonesia, China Emerge Champions – Badminton Asia Championships finals

22 February 2016
Denmark Unchallenged at the Top: European Men’s & Women’s Team Championships finals

Denmark Unchallenged at the Top: European Men’s & Women’s Team Championships finals

22 February 2016
SA, Mauritius Crowned Champions: Africa Continental Team Championships finals

SA, Mauritius Crowned Champions: Africa Continental Team Championships finals

21 February 2016
New Zealand, Australia Reign Supreme: Oceania Men’s & Women’s Team Championships finals

New Zealand, Australia Reign Supreme: Oceania Men’s & Women’s Team Championships finals

21 February 2016
Mexico Clinch Men’s Title: Pan Am Team Continental Championships finals

Mexico Clinch Men’s Title: Pan Am Team Continental Championships finals

21 February 2016
Mexico, Canada in Final: Pan Am Team Continental Championships – Day 3

Mexico, Canada in Final: Pan Am Team Continental Championships – Day 3

20 February 2016
Bulgaria, Spain in Last-Four: European Men’s & Women’s Team Championships quarter-finals   

Bulgaria, Spain in Last-Four: European Men’s & Women’s Team Championships quarter-finals  

20 February 2016
China Knocked Out – Badminton Asia Team Championships quarter-finals

China Knocked Out – Badminton Asia Team Championships quarter-finals

20 February 2016
Garrido, Ho-Shue Shine: Pan Am Team Continental Championships – Day 2

Garrido, Ho-Shue Shine: Pan Am Team Continental Championships – Day 2

19 February 2016
Finland in Quarter-finals: European Men’s & Women’s Team Championships – Day 3

Finland in Quarter-finals: European Men’s & Women’s Team Championships – Day 3

19 February 2016
India Stun China: Badminton Asia Team Championships – Day 4

India Stun China: Badminton Asia Team Championships – Day 4

19 February 2016
Australia Win Exciting Final – Oceania Mixed Team Championships

Australia Win Exciting Final – Oceania Mixed Team Championships

18 February 2016
Estonia Edge Past Hungary: European Men’s & Women’s Team Championships – Day 2

Estonia Edge Past Hungary: European Men’s & Women’s Team Championships – Day...

18 February 2016
Indonesia Beat Chinese Taipei: Badminton Asia Team Championships – Day 3

Indonesia Beat Chinese Taipei: Badminton Asia Team Championships – Day 3

18 February 2016
Iris Wang Guides USA to Win: Pan Am Team Continental Championships – Day 1

Iris Wang Guides USA to Win: Pan Am Team Continental Championships –...

18 February 2016
Easy for New Zealand: Oceania Mixed Team Championships – Day 2

Easy for New Zealand: Oceania Mixed Team Championships – Day 2

17 February 2016
Narrow Win for Ukraine – European Men’s & Women’s Team Championships – Day 1

Narrow Win for Ukraine – European Men’s & Women’s Team Championships –...

17 February 2016
Close Shave for Malaysia: Badminton Asia Team Championships – Day 2

Close Shave for Malaysia: Badminton Asia Team Championships – Day 2

17 February 2016
Strong Start for New Caledonia – Oceania Mixed Team Championships Day 1

Strong Start for New Caledonia – Oceania Mixed Team Championships Day 1

16 February 2016
China Survive Scare: Badminton Asia Team Championships – Day 1

China Survive Scare: Badminton Asia Team Championships – Day 1

16 February 2016
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 8: Japan’s Historic Triumph

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 8: Japan’s...

25 May 2014
A Glimpse into China’s Preparation

A Glimpse into China’s Preparation

25 May 2014
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals – Day 7: China Retain Uber Cup

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals – Day 7: China Retain...

24 May 2014
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 6 – Session 2: Malaysia Stun Indonesia

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 6 –...

23 May 2014
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 6 – Session 1: Japan Shock China

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 6 –...

23 May 2014
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 5 – Session 2: Indian Women in Semi-finals

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 5 –...

22 May 2014
BWF Descends on Delhi

BWF Descends on Delhi

22 May 2014
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 5 – Session 1: Happy Day for Japan

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 5 –...

22 May 2014
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014: China v Thailand in Thomas Cup Quarter-finals

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014: China v Thailand in...

22 May 2014
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 4 – Session 3: Japan Edge Past Denmark

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 4 –...

21 May 2014
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 4 – Session 2: Malaysia Surprise Korea

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 4 –...

21 May 2014
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 4 – Session 1: Korea Down Feisty Indonesia

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 4 –...

21 May 2014
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 3 – Session 3: France Battle Past Russia

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 3 –...

20 May 2014
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 3 – Session 2: Denmark Women Blank Germany

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 3 –...

20 May 2014
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 3 – Session 1: Indonesia Overpower Singapore

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 3 –...

20 May 2014
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 2 – Session 3: France Upset Chinese Taipei

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 2 –...

19 May 2014
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals – Day 2 – Session 2: Danish Women Survive

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals – Day 2 – Session...

19 May 2014
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 2 – Session 1: Indonesia’s Strong Start

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 2 –...

19 May 2014
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 1 – Session 3: Close Win for Thailand

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014 – Day 1 –...

18 May 2014
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals – Day 1 – Session 2: England Upset Chinese Taipei

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals – Day 1 – Session...

18 May 2014
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014: Day 1 – Session 1: Easy for Denmark

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014: Day 1 – Session...

18 May 2014
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014: Thomas-Uber Thrills Looming

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014: Thomas-Uber Thrills Looming

18 May 2014
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014: Mix of Confidence and Caution

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014: Mix of Confidence and...

17 May 2014
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014: Teams Can Use IRS

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014: Teams Can Use IRS

14 May 2014
BWF World Championships 2014: Stellar Cast for Copenhagen Worlds

BWF World Championships 2014: Stellar Cast for Copenhagen Worlds

11 May 2014
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014: Lin Dan; Lee Yong Dae In; Yu Yang Out

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014: Lin Dan; Lee Yong...

7 May 2014
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014: Denmark, Japan Open Thomas Cup

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014: Denmark, Japan Open Thomas...

28 April 2014
Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014: China’s Lucky Draws

Li-Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2014: China’s Lucky Draws

30 March 2014
BWF and BAI Ink Deal for Thomas/Uber Cups 2014

BWF and BAI Ink Deal for Thomas/Uber Cups 2014

27 April 2013
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