Alexis Lebrun and his younger brother Félix have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Grand Smash in China, a prestigious table tennis tournament. However, their mixed doubles partnership with Alexis and Charlotte Lutz has come to an end, as they were eliminated in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. Alexis Lebrun will now focus on his singles campaign, with a match scheduled for Wednesday afternoon (French time) that will determine whether he continues in the tournament. While the outcome of his singles path remains uncertain, he has gained clarity regarding his doubles participation. Alexis is competing in both men's and mixed doubles, but he will now continue his journey in only one of these events.
In the mixed doubles, Alexis and Charlotte Lutz faced the Taiwanese pair Lin Yun-Ju and Cheng I-Ching. The French duo lost in four sets (11-5, 9-11, 11-4, 11-6), ending their run in the tournament. Alexis's mixed doubles adventure was cut short, but his performance in men's doubles has been more successful. Unlike Charlotte, who was eliminated from women's doubles with Prithika Pavade, Alexis is currently having a strong week in men's doubles.
Alexis Lebrun received a penalty point and a yellow card during his men's doubles match. Paired with his younger brother Félix, the duo faced the Taiwanese team Feng Yi-Hsin and Kuo Guan-Hong. Despite a challenging start, the Lebrun brothers, who are favorites to reach the final, won the match (12-10, 11-7, 11-6). Alexis was penalized for an incorrect serve, and later received a yellow card for being too insistent on having his questionable serve reviewed, even though the video review system (VAR) of table tennis (TTR) was not available. This setback did not affect their performance, and they successfully advanced to the quarterfinals.
Now, the focus shifts to Alexis Lebrun's singles campaign. The brothers have shown strong form in doubles, but the singles competition presents a new challenge. The outcome of Alexis's singles match will determine whether he continues his journey in the Grand Smash in China.
Alexis Lebrun and Félix Lebrun Advance in Men's Doubles at Grand Smash in China
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