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Félix Lebrun Wins First French National Singles Title in Thrilling Final Against Brother Alexis

The Lebrun brothers solidify their dominance in French table tennis, with Félix breaking Alexis's three-year singles streak and the duo defending their doubles title.

Overview

  • Félix Lebrun defeated his brother Alexis in a dramatic seven-set final to claim his first French national singles title, ending Alexis's three-year reign.
  • The brothers successfully defended their French national doubles title, defeating Esteban Dorr and Florian Bourrassaud for the second consecutive year.
  • Félix celebrated his victory by jumping on the table, mirroring Alexis's iconic celebration from the previous year, symbolizing their intense sibling rivalry.
  • Their success has significantly boosted the popularity of table tennis in France, with a reported 92% of French people holding a positive opinion of the duo.
  • Ranked 6th and 9th in the world respectively, Félix and Alexis Lebrun are recognized as two of the greatest French table tennis players in history.