French Open: Ubaidillah Bursts Lanier Bubble
Moh. Zaki Ubaidillah kept the French crowd waiting for a home celebration, beating Alex Lanier in a gripping semifinal to reach his first Super 750 final.
· DIANNE PIERRE
Winning 21-16 16-21 21-17 against the world champion on home soil, Ubaidillah showed composure well beyond his 19 years. He was quick to the net, sharp and, above all, smooth and calm throughout.
“I’m very grateful to win. It was a very good match with Alex,” Ubaidillah told BWF. “I just tried to get into a good position and stay active.”
That positioning proved crucial.