Alex Lanier in the round of 16 at the China Masters, Delrue/Gicquel too

Facing Toma Junior Popov’s killer

In the round of 16, the Norman could have met another Frenchman. But Toma Junior Popov stumbled on the Ng Ka Long Angus obstacle (21-17, 21-19). Lanier will therefore be opposed to the Hong Konger, whom he has already beaten twice in three confrontations. On Tuesday, Christo Popov, the first Blue to enter the singles competition, was knocked out by the Chinese Lei Lan Xi (21-10, 10-21, 23-21).