French Duo Claims Landmark Victory

Alexis and Félix Lebrun etched their names into the history books on Saturday, winning the men’s doubles final at the WTT Singapore Smash. The French brothers secured their first Grand Smash title, defeating the Chinese duo of Lin Shidong and Huang Youzheng in straight sets.

The victory marks a significant milestone for French table tennis, with the Lebrun brothers becoming the first French players to win a Grand Smash doubles event.

Dominant Performance in the Final

The reigning European champions, aged 22 and 19 respectively, displayed impeccable form throughout the match. They defeated Lin Shidong and Huang Youzheng with a score of 11-6, 11-6, 11-7 in under 20 minutes.

“Before, it was more me giving a lot of advice and him trying to learn from me,” said Alexis, who sits at world No. 14 in the men’s singles world rankings, with Felix ranked sixth.

Alexis Lebrun

This win comes after the pair achieved a WTT Finals victory at the end of 2024, where they competed against the world’s top-ranked players.

An Evolving Dynamic

The relationship between the Lebrun brothers has evolved significantly since Félix joined Alexis on the international circuit. Initially, Alexis provided guidance to his younger brother, but now the dynamic is one of equals.

“Now, sometimes he gives me advice and sometimes I give him advice, it’s more like an equal relationship, but before, it was more like big brother and the little brother.”

Alexis Lebrun

Currently ranked world No. 3 in men’s doubles, the Lebrun brothers are proving to be a formidable force in the sport.

Félix Lebrun Continues Pursuit in Singles

Félix Lebrun’s tournament isn’t over yet. He advanced to the semi-finals in the men’s singles competition, defeating Lin Shidong 4-2 earlier on Saturday.

He will face a tough challenge in the semi-finals against world No. 1 Wang Chuqin, a player he has yet to defeat on the circuit.

Did you know?

Felix Lebrun believes European players are closing the gap with the traditional dominance of Asian and Chinese table tennis players, citing Truls Moregard’s victory at the 2025 European Smash.

FAQ

• Who did the Lebrun brothers defeat in the final? They defeated Lin Shidong and Huang Youzheng of China.
• What is a Grand Smash? It is the equivalent of a Grand Slam tournament in tennis, representing the highest level of the international WTT circuit.
• What is the Lebrun brothers’ current world ranking in doubles? They are currently ranked world No. 3.