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France's New Table Tennis Kings: Lebrun Brothers & Rising Stars
11 Feb
Summary
- Felix and Alexis Lebrun are French table tennis stars ranked World No. 6 and 14.
- Flavien Coton and Thibault Poret achieved career-best performances last year.
- Coton and Poret aim for deep runs at the WTT Star Contender in Chennai.
France boasts a rich history in men's singles table tennis, with legends like Olympic silver medallist Jean-Philippe Gatien paving the way. Today, the nation's talent is exemplified by the Lebrun brothers, Felix (World No. 6) and Alexis (World No. 14), who are making significant strides on the global stage.
Emerging talents Flavien Coton (World No. 32) and Thibault Poret (World No. 35) are further solidifying France's depth. Last year, both players achieved their career-best performances at the WTT Star Contender in Chennai. Coton reached the semifinals, while Poret made it to the final.
As the WTT Star Contender returns to Chennai on Thursday, Coton and Poret are eager to replicate their past successes. Coton, who improved his ranking significantly, noted the confidence gained from defeating top players. Poret expressed his ambition to win the title this year.
Both Coton and Poret were part of the French team that secured gold at the 2025 European Championships. They are hopeful for selection for the upcoming World Team Championships in London in April-May, where France aims to improve on its second-place finish from 2024.
