French Table Tennis Star Félix Lebrun Reaches Historic Semifinal in china
Beijing – Félix Lebrun, the 19-year-old French table tennis prodigy, has achieved a landmark performance at the current international tournament in China, reaching the semifinal stage after defeating Lin Shidong. This marks a unique accomplishment for the world No. 7, building on a breakthrough year that included dual bronze medals at the Paris 2024 Games - one in singles and another as part of the French team.
Lebrun’s success in China underscores his rapid ascent in the sport and signals a potential shift in the global power dynamics of table tennis. Having previously defeated Lin Shidong in the 2024 WTT Champions semi-final in Montpellier, France, Lebrun is demonstrating consistency against top-tier competition. This latest victory positions him as a rising star capable of challenging the dominance of established players like world No. 1 Wang Chuqin, whom he will face in the semifinal.
The Montpellier native previously secured a historic victory at the WTT Champions in montpellier, becoming the first French player to win the title after defeating Japan’s Tomokazu Harimoto 4-1 in the final. This win cemented his status as a force to be reckoned with on the international stage.
Lebrun’s semifinal opponent, Wang Chuqin, advanced after defeating compatriot Xiang Peng in a closely contested match, winning 4 sets to 3 (9-11, 6-11, 11-8, 8-11, 11-3, 11-8, 11-9).
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