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WTT Star Contender Goa: World No. 8 Lebrun, Cheng I-Ching Crowned Champions
World Table Tennis: The World No.8 Felix Lebrun of France and Chinese Taipei's Cheng I-ching registered stunning victories to clinch the singles titles in their respective categories at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Star Contender Goa 2024 at the Peddem Indoor Stadium here on Sunday.
Lebrun lost the first two games before making a magnificent comeback to beat the World No.7 Hugo Calderano 4-2 (9-11, 9-11, 13-11, 11-0, 15-13, 11-7) in an enthralling men's singles final. The Brazilian paddler began the contest on a positive note and won the first two games despite getting a tough challenge from Lebrun, who held his nerve to clinch the third game.
The 17-year-old teenage sensation showcased his sublime defensive prowess in the fourth game and won it without conceding a single point to his opponent. Lebrun carried forward the positive momentum into the next two games to emerge victorious against a fierce opponent.
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