Table tennis: the Lebrun brothers qualify for the quarters of the European top 16

With his number 1 bib, he is the big favorite of the European top 16 which is held in Montreux in Switzerland. For his entry in the running, Félix Lebrun (world n ° 5) nevertheless had all the sorrows of the world to get rid of the German Benedikt Duda (16th). It took five sets for Montpellier to rise to the quarterfinals where he will find another German Patrick Franziska (8th).

Led from the first set (6-11), Félix Lebrun then equalized with authority (11-6). In a third hanging set, he was again surprised by the German, who wins at the finish (15-17). Back to the wall, the Frenchman did not fall for and tightened their game in the following two rounds (11-7, 11-9).

Sometimes nervous, Félix Lebrun succeeded in the essentials, namely to continue on its way in the European top 16 and join the quarter-of-final. Just like his big brother, Alexis (10th) who qualified earlier in the day against Austrian Daniel Habesohn (71st). A clear victory is without burr in three dry sleeves (11-8, 11-1, 11-9). He will face the winner of the match between the German Dang Qiu (n ° 9) and the Swedish Anton Kalleberg (n ° 15th).