Félix Lebrun was eliminated this Wednesday as soon as he entered the WTT Finals in Fukuoka (Japan) by the German Benedikt Duda (2-3).
It's already over for Félix Lebrun. Presented as one of the favorites, the Frenchman, world No. 4, was eliminated this Wednesday as soon as he entered the WTT Finals in Fukuoka (Japan).
And his executioner is once again named Benedikt Duda, who won in five sets (3-2). The German is the black beast of Montpellier, who had already been taken out by the 18e world player in the quarter-finals of the last European Championships in Linz (Austria).
In doubles with his brother Alexis
However, everything started well for the youngest of the Lebrun brothers. The winner of the WTT Champions of Montpellier pocketed the very close first set between the two players (11-9). But he then conceded the next two (6-11, 12-14) before offering himself a final decisive round (11-6). And he ended up giving in to a very solid Benedikt Duda (9-11).
All the hopes of the French ping now rest on the shoulders of Alexis Lebrun. Reigning European champion, the eldest of the siblings will make his singles debut this Thursday, against Lin Shidong (12:20 p.m. French time). And he won't have the easy part. The Chinese, who has just won the WTT Champions in Frankfurt (Germany), is considered the best player in the world currently.
But before he begins, he will be associated with his brother in doubles to face the Japanese pair made up of Sora Matsushima and Tomokazu Harimoto for a place in the semi-final (6:10 a.m. French time). A way for Félix to alleviate his disillusionment and for Alexis to gain confidence before his enormous challenge.
