Bad start after the defeat of the pair Simon Gauzy / Alexis Lebrun in doubles, the French team relied on Félix Lebrun, 16, who won his two singles against Joao Geraldo (3-0) and Marcos Freitas (3-1). The eldest of the siblings Alexis (19) lost his single against Tiago Apolonia (1-3), but Simon Gauzy, 37th player in the world, offered victory to the Blues in the final meeting by beating three sets to nil the Portuguese Joao Jeraldo.
The Lebrun brothers were able to raise their heads after their defeat against Sweden the day before in Krakow (2-3) and this bronze medal rewards a rich week for the two young table tennis players. Félix Lebrun, 31st player in the world, won his first European title in the individual tournament on Tuesday. His big brother Alexis, 18th player in the world, had finished 3rd. The two brothers now have their eyes on the European Team Championships which will take place from September 10 to 17 in Malmö (Sweden).