Lille Metropole Take Clear Advantage Ahead of Return Leg in Vyhne

February 11, 2026
8:31 pm
Europe Cup Men

Lille Metropole TT secured a convincing 3–0 home victory over STK Vyhne in the opening leg of the Men’s Europe Cup quarterfinal, moving into a strong position ahead of the return match, which will be played in Vyhne on Sunday.

Romain BRARD recovered from a slow start to defeat Boguslaw KOSZYK in four games and hand the French side an early lead. Tom CLOSSET extended the advantage with a composed straight-games win against Adam KLAJBER. The tie concluded with the tightest contest of the evening, as Fabio RAKOTOARIMANANA edged Filip SZYMANSKI in a dramatic five-game battle to complete Lille’s sweep.

Lille Metropole TT – STK Vyhne 3–0

Romain BRARD – Boguslaw KOSZYK 3-1 (4-11, 11-6, 11-8, 11-4)
Tom CLOSSET – Adam KLAJBER 3-0 (11-9, 11-5, 11-5)
Fabio RAKOTOARIMANANA – Filip SZYMANSKI 3-2 (14-12, 11-13, 8-11, 11-3, 6-4)

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