Overview

• Félix Lebrun swept compatriot Lilian Bardet 4-0 in just 22 minutes to book his first Grand Smash singles semifinal berth.
• The world No. 7 is set to challenge world No. 2 Wang Chuqin in a late-night semifinal for a place in Sunday’s final.
• Alexis Lebrun bowed out in the singles round of 16 to Yuta Tanaka but remains unbeaten in doubles alongside Félix.
• The top-ranked Lebrun duo overpowered Liang Jingkun and Wang Chuqin 3-0 in 19 minutes to secure their first Grand Smash doubles final appearance.
• Ranked 84th, Lilian Bardet emerged from qualifying and stunned World No. 28 Jonathan Groth before his run ended in the quarterfinals.