Sanctioned with a red card for throwing his racket after his surprise defeat in the quarter-finals of the European table tennis championships in Linz (Austria), Saturday October 19, Félix Lebrun was excluded from the singles tournament, according to our information. On the other hand, he will be able to play the doubles final with his brother Alexis on Sunday.
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Félix Lebrun was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the singles tournament at the European Championships, then excluded. | PHOTO : JOE KLAMAR / AFP
Félix Lebrun was excluded from the singles draw at the European table tennis championships in Linz (Austria), according to our information. Overthrown by the German Benedikt Duda in the quarter-finals while leading 3-1, on 7e world player, seeded No. 1 in the competition, could not contain his anger after this disillusionment (3-4 defeat), he who was aiming for a first continental title.
Double to redeem yourself
In rage, he threw his racket and immediately received a red card from the referee. After deliberation by a jury, the organization decided to permanently exclude him from the singles tournament, which means that he will not score any points in the world rankings.
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On the other hand, the 18-year-old from Montpellier, who was not fined for this gesture of humor, will be able to play the doubles final with his brother Alexis on Sunday. A great opportunity to redeem themselves for the pair who won bronze medals at the last Olympic Games.
