At the Europe Smash in Malmö, Félix Lebrun secured a dominant straight-sets victory over compatriot Thibault Poret, advancing to the men’s singles quarterfinals in under 15 minutes. The world No. 5 capitalized on his service game and precise returns to control the match from the opening point, joining his brother Alexis in the tournament’s next round.
A Rapid 100% French Clash in Malmö
Félix Lebrun wasted no time on the table during the eighth-finals showdown against fellow Frenchman Thibault Poret. Just an hour and a half after securing his spot in the men’s doubles final alongside his brother Alexis, the younger Lebrun returned to singles action to face Poret in a quick domestic matchup.
From the first serve, the world No. 5 dictated the pace. He utilized his quick-strike service game and sharp baseline returns to pull away immediately. The opening game lasted less than five minutes as Lebrun claimed an 11-2 scoreline with apparent ease.
Unflinching Control in the Second and Third Games
Thibault Poret attempted to reset by taking the service to start the second frame, but he could find no rhythm against an opponent executing cleanly without unforced errors. Points slipped away rapidly, and Lebrun duplicated his first-game performance by closing out the second 11-4 in another span of under five minutes.
Maintaining total serenity and tactical control, the younger Lebrun finished the final game 11-4, wrapping up the match in less than 15 minutes.
Double Success for the Lebrun Brothers
The swift victory capped another stellar day for the Lebrun siblings at the European tournament. Earlier, Alexis Lebrun secured his own pathway forward, culminating in a shared triumph as the pair punched their ticket to the doubles final.
With his singles quarterfinal ticket punched, Félix Lebrun turns his attention to a familiar and formidable rival. He will face Brazilian standout Hugo Calderano in the next round for a place in the tournament’s final four.
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