Felix Lebrun loses in Montpellier

Felix Lebrun, a top French table tennis player, was defeated by Chinese player Zhou Qihao in four sets at the WTT in Montpellier. This result means there are no longer any French players left in the tournament.

Lebrun's previous performance

Lebrun had previously lost two matches in a row in the second round of the tournament. This Friday, he faced Zhou Qihao in a hall that was expected to favor him, but he lost with the score of 7-11, 11-9, 11-8, 11-7.

Zhou Qihao's strategy

Zhou Qihao, the 13th-ranked player, dominated the first set and then adapted his strategy to counter Lebrun's strengths in the second set. After reaching 9-9 in the second set, Zhou Qihao managed his strategic points effectively, regaining control and overcoming Lebrun, who had no solution afterward.

Lebrun's inability to adapt

In the third and fourth sets, Lebrun was unable to dictate his rhythm or deceive Zhou Qihao's vigilance. The match ended in favor of Zhou Qihao, who was the second seed and had lost momentum.

Lebrun's reaction and analysis

Lebrun expressed disappointment, stating that there were no longer any French players in contention for the weekend. He admitted he was not very good and expressed his disappointment. He also mentioned that he had difficulty finding his flow during the match.

Lebrun's match conditions

Lebrun pointed out that he had slept very badly and that both players had difficulties with each other's serves. He noted that he made bad choices at a moment in the second set, despite feeling dominant and in good form. He believed he should have made different decisions at that point.