Table Tennis: A Royal Quarterfinal Between the Lebrun Brothers at US Smash

A historic quarterfinal clash is set to take place at the US Smash table tennis tournament as brothers Alexis and Félix Lebrun secured their spots by defeating their respective opponents. This marks the first time the siblings will face each other in a major tournament.

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A masterpiece, for a great first. By impressively overpowering Lin Shidong in three sets (11-9, 11-9, 11-8), Alexis Lebrun earned himself a ticket to the quarterfinals at the US Smash where he will face... his brother Félix.

Alexis Lebrun delivered a masterful performance, stunning China's Lin Shidong, the fifth seed, in straight sets: 11-9, 11-9, 11-8. The French player showcased exceptional defense and powerful counter-attacks, proving decisive in crucial moments. Despite Lin Shidong's previous wins against him, Alexis Lebrun avenged those losses with a dominant display.

His older brother, Félix Lebrun, also advanced smoothly, defeating Portugal's Joao Geraldo in straight sets: 11-7, 11-8, 11-8. The 19-year-old Montpelliérain, ranked world No. 40, maintained control throughout the match, only showing a slight dip in the third set before closing it out decisively.

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The first to qualify, Félix Lebrun, unfazed, logically defeated the Portuguese Joao Geraldo without losing a single set (11-7, 11-8, 11-8).

With both brothers advancing, the stage is now set for a highly anticipated sibling rivalry. The encounter promises significant personal and sporting stakes, captivating fans of the sport.

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With magnificent defenses and lightning-fast counter-attacks, the Hérault player ended up driving the Chinese, seeded number 5, mad.