Czech fencer Alexander Choupenitch has won the opening event of the new Fencing World Cup season in Takamatsu, Japan. The 32-year-old world champion in foil beat all six of his opponents, defeating France’s Maxime Pauty 15-4 in a dominant final.
The victory marks Choupenitch’s second World Cup title and his seventh medal in the series. The world number one also began last season with a win, in Palma de Mallorca. His World Cup collection now includes two golds, three silver medals and two bronzes.