Birmingham, England – Christo Popov of France is making a significant impact at the 2026 All England Open, continuing his strong form with a decisive victory over Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew in the quarterfinal round. Popov, fresh off a World Tour Finals win, dispatched the 2021 world champion in straight sets, 21-12, 21-17, in a … Read more
Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany – Christo Popov of France secured his fourth career title and the 2026 YONEX German Open crown on Sunday, defeating his older brother, Toma Junior Popov, in a compelling men’s singles final. The match, held at the Westenergie Sporthalle, showcased a respectful yet competitive dynamic between the two siblings, culminating … Read more
Christo Popov has plans for the second tournament of the year in India (Super 750). After spending 1 hour 11 minutes on the court during his first round against the Taiwanese Wang Tzu Wei (13-21, 21-18, 21-19), he again exceeded the hour mark to defeat, for the first time in his career after an inaugural … Read more
An image for glory, for eternity: Christo Popov, radiant, happy, the World Tour Finals cup in hand. The perfect conclusion to an incredible week for the young Fosséen who won a title which will mark the history of French and even world bad football, let’s not be afraid of words. The final touch of his … Read more
Winner of the World Tour Finals… This is the “logical” continuation of a story that began 18 years ago, in Fos-sur-Mer, for Christo Popov and his first license recorded within the local club, at only five springs. Badminton was an obvious choice with a family driven by this all-consuming passion for shuttlecocks, first in Bulgaria … Read more
Let us tell each other from now on. A little guy from Fos-sur-mer is capable of imposing his law on the best badminton players in the world. Christo Popov’s recital in these World Tour Finals took a new turn with this success in the semi-final against the Japanese Kodai Naraoka (21-19, 21-8). Without doubt already … Read more
A huge smile adorned Toma Popov’s face this Saturday as he joined his son on his bench for the traditional hug after a victory. In 50 minutes, Christo Popov had just achieved the greatest feat in French badminton by entering the final of the World Tour Finals. To see this performance, it is a level … Read more
An unthinkable scenario at the start of the competition for the Fosséen, and yet… Whatever happens this Friday in the last day of the group (against world No.4 Jonatan Christie), Christo Popov is now guaranteed to qualify for the semi-finals of the World Tour Finals. Even better, he is certain to finish first in pool … Read more
2023 world champion, 2024 Olympic vice-champion, quick winner of the Indonesian Cristie, this Wednesday, during the first day of these World Tour Finals (21-10, 21-14). The track record and experience necessarily favored world No.2 Kunlavut Vitidsarn before challenging Christo Popov. But in these WTFs, the hierarchy doesn’t make much sense between the eight best players … Read more
Whatever happens from now on during these World Tour Finals, Christo Popov’s performance will be historic. He will remain as the first Frenchman to win a singles match in this competition, his brother, present with him to support him during this edition in China, had not managed to win a single match during his participation … Read more