Four clubs have seized control of the French Pro A table tennis league after the opening three matches of the 2026–2027 season, with Rouen, Hennebont, Bruille, and Roanne establishing themselves at the top of the standings through September.
Rouen Defends Title Aspirations Behind Unbeaten Thibault Poret
Defending French champions Rouen opened their 2026–2027 campaign with a pair of controlled victories against league newcomers, defeating St-Denis 3–0 and Chartres 3–0 before facing a stern test against La Romagne in a 3–2 thriller. SPO Rouen relies heavily on team leader Thibault Poret, ranked No. 8, who remains undefeated to start the year. The Normandy club finished September with a maximum 12 points, sitting third in the standings due to tiebreakers.
Hennebont Controls the Summit with Star-Studded Roster
GV Hennebont established itself as the league front-runner by sweeping September without a single defeat, recording 3–0 victories over Chartres, La Romagne, and Angers. The Breton club uses a deep squad featuring Vladimir Sidorenko at No. 13, Simon Gauzy at No. 4, and Chinese standout Chen YuanYu, ranked No. 28 globally. Hennebont sits atop the Pro A table.
Bruille Translates Smart Recruitment into Instant Success
Promoted just last season, CTT Bruille carried momentum into September by defeating La Romagne 3–1, Angers 3–0, and edging Thorigné-Fouillard 3–2. The northern club integrated Bundesliga arrivals Luka Mladenovic (No. 38) and Léo De Nodrest (No. 74) alongside returning top scorer Flavien Coton.
Roanne Reaches New Heights with International Additions
Roanne announced its title ambitions by dropping just a single point across three matches, defeating Thorigné-Fouillard 3–0, St-Denis 3–0, and the Nîmes-Montpellier alliance 3–1. Led by Florian Bourrassaud, the club added Wang Yang (No. 35)—who delivered two victories—and Chinese debutant Xu Haidong (No. 40). Roanne currently holds second place in the Pro A standings behind Hennebont.
Struggles and Injury Challenges Further Down the Table
The Nîmes-Montpellier alliance endures a difficult start with three consecutive losses, including four deciding-set defeats despite the presence of world No. 2 Félix Lebrun. Thorigné-Fouillard managed six points despite missing Jules Rolland to injury and Noshad Alamiyan to the Asian Games, while La Romagne faced a punishing schedule against three 2025–2026 semifinalists.
Whether Hennebont can maintain its flawless run or if Rouen's Thibault Poret will preserve his undefeated streak will be clear as the Pro A season progresses through its autumn fixtures.
