Alexis LEBRUN Defends Europe Top 16 Title in Montreux (VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS)
Alexis LEBRUN of France showcased his exceptional skills at the 2026 CCB Europe Top 16 Cup, held in Montreux. He successfully defended his title against Slovenia’s Darko JORGIC in a challenging final match.
Final Match Highlights
In the final, LEBRUN defeated JORGIC with a score of 3-1. The individual game scores were as follows:
- First Game: 11-6
- Second Game: 11-6
- Third Game: 9-11
- Fourth Game: 11-6
This victory marked LEBRUN’s third appearance in the Europe Top 16 Cup. Throughout the match, he displayed a high level of performance and composure, effectively navigating moments of tension.
LEBRUN’s Post-Match Thoughts
Reflecting on his performance, LEBRUN expressed his joy: “I think I delivered an extraordinary performance. My family and girlfriend’s support made it even more amazing.” He acknowledged the difficulties faced in the third game, where JORGIC increased his intensity.
Despite feeling a bit of pressure to win, LEBRUN managed to regain his rhythm and control the match, ultimately securing his victory.
Semifinal Matches
The semifinals saw LEBRUN face off against his brother, Félix LEBRUN, where Alexis achieved a straight-sets victory of 3-0. The scores were:
- First Game: 11-9
- Second Game: 11-6
- Third Game: 11-9
This highly anticipated match featured intense rallies and showcased the strong skills of both brothers.
Other Semifinalists
In the other semifinal match, JORGIC defeated Germany’s Benedikt DUDA with a score of 3-1:
- First Game: 11-7
- Second Game: 6-11
- Third Game: 11-7
- Fourth Game: 11-4
DUDA noted that competing against JORGIC in Montreux was highly challenging, acknowledging JORGIC’s strong performance and home-court advantage.
Conclusion
With this win, Alexis LEBRUN continues to solidify his status in European table tennis. The support from his family and his impressive mental game were pivotal to his success at the 2026 CCB Europe Top 16 Cup.
