French Table Tennis Duo Alexis and Félix Lebrun Crowned World No. 1 After Historic WTT Finals Victory
The Lebrun brothers defeated Japan's Shinozuka and Togami in a thrilling five-set final to claim the prestigious WTT Finals title and make history for French table tennis.
- Alexis and Félix Lebrun secured a 3-2 victory over Japan's Hiroto Shinozuka and Shunsuke Togami in the WTT Finals in Fukuoka, Japan.
- The French brothers' win marks the first time a French pair has become world No. 1 in table tennis doubles.
- The Lebruns displayed remarkable resilience, coming back from a challenging start to dominate the decisive fifth set 11-4.
- This victory caps a stellar season for the brothers, who also claimed the European Championship title in October and won Olympic medals earlier this year.
- Their triumph at the WTT Finals, considered the pinnacle tournament in international table tennis, solidifies their status as global leaders in the sport.
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