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Félix Lebrun wins the European Grand Smash in Sweden

The 19-year-old Frenchman has become the first French winner of a Grand Smash after defeating Tomokazu Harimoto in the final.

Archive photo: Félix Lebrun wins the European Grand Smash in Sweden
Archive photoPhoto: mjcrodez · Flickr · BY

Félix Lebrun, 19 years old, won the European Grand Smash, a tournament equivalent to a Grand Slam in tennis, on Sunday in Malmö, Sweden. With this victory, he enters the history of French table tennis as the first player from France to triumph in such an individual event.

Lebrun defeated Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto in the final, marking a significant moment for French sport. This victory represents an important milestone in the young player's career.

Archive photo: Félix Lebrun wins the European Grand Smash in Sweden
Archive photoPhoto: uscfusic · Flickr · CC0

The European Grand Smash tournament is recognized internationally, and Lebrun's performance has garnered positive reactions within the French sports community.

Félix Lebrun's journey in this tournament has been praised, and his success could inspire other young players to pursue similar careers in table tennis.

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