History for Chen in Paris – French Open: Finals
China’s Chen Long became the first men's singles player to win consecutive French Open titles since India's Vimal Kumar in 1983-84 with his straight games win over Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie.
· BWF Staff
It is Chen’s first title of 2019 and first in 12 months as he further cements his place inside the Top 8 of the HSBC Race To Guangzhou standings.
Chen told media post-match: “I’ve won numerous titles in my career. This win might have taken a while but I’m still myself and doing my best.
“Of course, I’m happy to have won. I’ve played 10 matches in two weeks now, so I’m a bit tired. I didn't show it but actually deep down I’m ecstatic with many mixed feelings.”