Alwi Farhan challenges defending champion Alex Lanier at Japan Open 2025

An intense battle awaits in the round of 16 at Japan Open 2025 — two young talented players will clash again. Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan will face defending champion Alex Lanier of France in this highly anticipated match.

Both 20-year-old players have a competitive history — their last encounter took place at the 2023 Junior World Championships during the Suhandinata Cup team event. In that match, Alwi prevailed over Lanier with a score of 21-14, 21-15.

Alwi’s achievements at the junior level are noteworthy — he claimed the men’s singles title at the 2023 Junior World Championships. However, in terms of BWF World Tour career development, Lanier has shown more rapid progress compared to the Indonesian player.