Aurélien Canot, Media365, published on Thursday October 17, 2024 at 7:31 p.m.
Félix Lebrun had no difficulty this Thursday in Linz (11-6, 11-5, 11-6, 11-7) to get rid of the very modest Turk Abdullah Yigenler, 602nd in the world. For his debut in this Austrian Euro, the double Olympic medalist and number 1 seed in the tournament took place.
Only bronze medalist (in doubles) in the competition, Félix Lebrun dreams of winning his first European coronation this weekend in Linz. After his two bronze medals (in singles and teams) won during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games for his first participation in the event, the 18-year-old French prodigy is naturally one of the favorites for the title during this Euro which dispute in Austria. He is also THE favorite, as evidenced by his status as number 1 seed. And like any good self-respecting main contender for the final victory, the young nugget from Montpellier and who had made all of France vibrate – and not only that of “ping” – this summer in the capital passed the first stage that awaited him on his road without trembling. Opposite him on Thursday for his debut in this Euro, the youngest of the Lebrun brothers had Abdullah Yigenler, a very modest Turkish player ranked deep in the rankings. The world number 7 the day after the Grand Smash in Beijing (Editor’s note: He was 5th before the start of the competition) made short work (11-6, 11-5, 11-6, 11-7) of his opponent of the day, who for his part has never posed the slightest problem to the best French table tennis player.
Lebrun in demonstration
Carried in particular by his imperial service, Félix Lebrun got off to a great start (10-2) before experiencing some difficulties to conclude the round, but without Yigenler being able to take advantage of it. Similar scenario in the second set, again clearly dominated by the young Tricolore, who continued to unfold in the third set. So one set away from qualifying for the 16th finals, the hero of all Hérault, already his ticket in his pocket for the 8th doubles (alongside his big brother Alexis) just as easily finished the job, despite a few errors. The second non-Chinese in the world ranking wanted to be full of confidence as soon as he entered the fray. It’s successful.
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