WTT Finals: The Lebrun brothers make history by becoming world number one in table tennis

The Lebrun brothers were in the doubles final at the WTT Finals in Fukuoka (Japan), this Saturday, November 23. Thanks to their victory against Japan, the French pair became world No. 1.

And there you have it. The Lebruns are on top of the world. By winning the doubles competition at the WTT Finals in Fukuoka (Japan), the brothers became world No. 1. Enough to conclude a pretty crazy year 2024 for them and for French table tennis, after the two bronze medals at the Olympic Games, two European titles and a victory in WTT Champions.

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This Saturday, the French pair, composed of the two phenomena Alexis and Félix, were up against the Japanese Shunsuke Togami and Hiroto Shinozuka (world No. 10). She won in five sets after an arm wrestling match lasting almost an hour: 12-14, 14-12, 11-6, 7-11, 11-4.

Recital in the fifth set

The first two sets were of a very high level. Every point was disputed. The first set was won by the Japanese pair after a long arm wrestle. The second by the Montpellier team, with the same score.

In the third set, the Tricolores showed their muscles. Before the dynamic reversed in the fourth. The fifth ? A recital by the blonds with glasses. Strong.