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BWF Japan Open: China's Shi Yuqi claimed the men's singles title in the BWF Japan Open badminton championship here on Sunday, while Olympic champion An Se-young of South Korea secured the women's singles crown in a dominant display, emerging on top in the USD 950,000 prize money event played at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.

Facing defending champion Alex Lanier of France, Shi seized control when tied 17-17 in the first game, reeling off four straight points to claim it before clinching the second 21-15 for the victory. Shi, who has experienced fluctuating form this year due to gastrointestinal issues, dominated the first game in the semifinals, winning 21-12, reports Xinhua.

The second game proved far tougher, with Shi, the highest seed remaining after the early exits of the top two seeds, securing his berth in the final by beating French shuttler Christo Popov, saving three game points before clinching it 28-26.