Overview
- World No. 1 Wang Chuqin beat Lebrun in straight sets 11-7, 11-2, 11-5, 11-7 at Beijing’s Shougang Park before a strongly pro-home crowd.
- Lebrun’s run included a 4-2 semifinal win over world No. 2 Lin Shidong, making him the first French player to reach a Grand Smash final.
- Earlier in the tournament, the Frenchman saved a match point to get past China’s Chen Junsong and keep his campaign alive.
- Wang described his title as the end of a demanding week, likening the event to a marathon and noting the pressure he felt to deliver.
- The Paris 2024 medalist, ranked No. 7, now turns to the European team championships in Zadar from October 12 to 19.