Alexis LEBRUN Withdraws from Singles in Doha to Focus on Doubles: “I’ll Give Everything with Félix”

French table tennis star Alexis LEBRUN has officially withdrawn from the singles competition at the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals 2025 in Doha. Still in recovery from a fractured hand, the 21-year-old made the decision in consultation with the French team’s medical staff.

LEBRUN, who had comfortably defeated Togo’s Kokou Fanny 4-0 in the opening round, was scheduled to face Yen-Chun Lin in the round of 64 on Tuesday. However, due to the possibility of playing two matches in one day, doctors advised against it.

In a message to his fans on Instagram, LEBRUN shared the update:

“Unfortunately, I won’t be playing singles today. I haven’t received medical clearance to play two matches in the same day, so I’m withdrawing from the singles draw. But I’ll give everything to go as far as possible with Félix in doubles. VAMOS!”

The LEBRUN brothers have made strong progress in men’s doubles, advancing to the round of 16 after wins against pairs from Spain and Iran. Their next challenge will be against Sweden’s Olympic silver medallists Truls MÖREGÅRDH and Anton KÄLLBERG.

“Third day done! We’re pushing further in doubles with Félix ,” Alexis added in his post. “The next match will be against the Swedes… Time and date will be announced soon.”

Having already claimed team bronze at Paris 2024 and team silver at the 2024 World Championships, the LEBRUN brothers remain one of France’s brightest hopes on the global stage.

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