India’s Priyanshu Rajawat wins his maiden men’s single title at 2023 Orleans Masters badminton tournament
India’s emerging badminton star Priyanshu Rajawat defeated Magnus Johannesen of Denmark, 21-15, 19-21, 21-16, to win men’s single title at the 2023 Orleans Masters in France with a win over in the decider.
It was his maiden BWF World Tour Super 300 title as well as his first appearance in the final.
The 21-year-old Priyanshu Rajawat from Madhya Pradesh was a part of the Indian team that registered an epic win at the 2022 Thomas Cup.
Winners of 2023 Orléans Masters
Men’s Single – Priyanshu Rajawat (India)
Women’s single – Carolina Marín (Spain)
Men’s Double – Chen Boyang and Liu Yi – China
Women’s Double – Rena Miyaura and Ayako Sakuramoto – Japan
Mixed Double – Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei – Malaysia