FULL MATCH | WANG Chuqin vs LEBRUN Felix | MT F |

[@enriquesato1822]

The way Wang Chuqin stays calm in games is amazing, very good

[@eEridani]

Well yeah, when you lead by points you don't have a reason to lose your calm. Why would he ?

[@knighthollow5023]

1. he didn't act so calm in other games. 2. there's no reason for him to lose his temper since he's always ahead in this game.

[@aunggabe]

He won gold medal at 2016 Youth Olympic. He has won more gold medals at Asain Games, world cup, world championship, 2023 pro tour final. He has been there many times. He is trained by legend., is playing at China Super league along with Ma Long, FZD, LGY. not surprising at all for me. Non-Chinese players do not have that privilege. Even God needs help to become a God.

[@stevendu1725]

Wang Chuqin's forehand is too good

[@laman8914]

The reporters clearly have their favorite here. But alas, Wang was a World bigger than Felix. Make no mistake, Felix is a wonderful and skilled player but Wang is on another level and he calmly portrayed that.

[@eEridani]

A favorite, you mean that 17 yo kid who was unknown to the public a year ago and is now world #6 ? Well yeah, easy to understand why. :)

[@hulksmash9242]

​@@eEridaniDid this comment hurt your feelings? 😂

[@bjornshishmani8637]

What did the reporter wrong?

[@SilentlyWe]

When the reporter said that Wang Chuqin was only winning because of "tacky chinese rubbers" and called his play "venomous" and "sinister" I almost lost it. So disrespectful

[@wibbles]

@@SilentlyWe Its not that deep bro

[@TheBoss-ro3iu]

Commentators were so biased; 80% of their air time was on Lebrun even though Wang was the superior and more exciting player. A clear case of favoritism.

[@the100thtimelord2]

It's the case of trying to make the obvious loser feel better. Everyone knew WCQ is superior, but there's only so many times the commentators can say that before the audience gets bored. So instead they hype up every single point Felix wins and try to project his potential in the future to make the broadcast more exciting

[@MrFirefox]

This is what separates #6 from #1. Crazy.

[@Zuriki_]

Also Wang is 4 years older than Felix, it's a question of time before Felix surpasses him ;)

[@xx765]

@@Zuriki_ you know when Harimoto was coming up people were saying the same thing about him surpassing Ma Long. Felix and his brother have a very bright future, but surpassing the top Chinese player is a tall task.

[@the100thtimelord2]

@@Zuriki_ Imagine thinking age is what separates the skill level

[@Zuriki_]

@@the100thtimelord2 you don’t know much about this sport ;)

[@cyborzh]

@@Zuriki_ Lebrun brothers will never surpass any of chinese best players.

[@shenzhenpingpong]

Wow. Destroyed completely. Wang is king.

[@zachary0830_chn]

Wang completely destroyed him…

[@patwang]

turned him into fry fries

[@Zuriki_]

Every time Felix plays against top chinese players, he gets closer to the day he will surpass them 🔥🔥🔥

[@cyborzh]

@@Zuriki_ That never will gonna happen.

[@dededuterter2737]

​@@cyborzh ça va arriver plus vite que tu le crois 😉 Alexis Lebrun (19 ans) a battu le numéro 1 chinois . Félix Lebrun (17 ans) arrive bientôt 😊

[@Zuriki_]

@@cyborzh Oooh yes it will happen, probably sooner than you think ;)

[@Eduardo-ko2mw]

Why is Adam not commentating anymore? We need him back!

[@sarahbalogh8688]

Adam was with the US Western division over the weekend I believe.

[@Dschjusch-nm9fw]

One may notice the number of successful attacks of WCQ by the middle of the table, that is supposed to be one of the weak points of the RPG version of penhold; this gets even worse for the frenchman as a result of the lefty dimension of the chinese. Xu Xin circumvented this by a mid-distance super spinny style of play with about 90% of forehands. In opposition to this, A. Lebrun's style of play has a lot to do with Wang Hao's one, i.e., the currently chinese coach, with a close to the table fast style balanced between the FH and the BH, and it is everything but surprising that they could analyse his game this easily...

[@branlotin]

Félix was really overwhelmed and was never really able to get in the game, which is a shame. He was probably never going to win it as WCQ has been the best player in the world for the last couple of weeks, but I feel if he had played up to his level (like his brother did) he could have made it a game. Alas, he was completely wiped out. I hope he learns how to keep better control of his emotions.

[@Zuriki_]

Felix is so young, he's on his way to become even better ;)

[@bryanwells4063]

Yes, Felix's game depends on fast counters close to the table and his incredible touch play forcing passive open ups from the opponents. Wang Chuqin was prepared though, you could see he was ready for every fast serve, every long push that Felix gave him. I think Felix needs to change his tactics a bit against the Chinese compared to facing europeans. He needs to take two or three steps back and really develop his power away from the table, like how Lin Shidong and Alexis Lebrun are doing, and Hugo Calderano. He did it well against Ma Long in their last encounter, that was what convinced me that Felix really does have what it takes to beat the chinese. He just needs to train and prepare better for this, and study the lefty-righty matchup as well since I'm sure that tripped him up pretty badly as well. Wang Chuqin is a beast, its almost inhuman how good he is.

[@branlotin]

@ells4063 Interesting. On the righty-lefty thing, he actually did really well against the Silent Assassin in the semis so I'm not certain there is something to this, but I'd definitely agree with your assessment of his play away from the table. Maybe it's confirmation bias, but I'm under the impression that he loses at least 75% of long rallies away from the table, and not only against chinese players. He's only 17 though, and he's gonna get a bit taller and gain some power, just looking at how slim he looks compared to his brother. But for me, where he has to improve most is controlling his emotions, finding the right balance between focused an relaxed in high stakes games.

[@董秉弘]

別生氣,不是你太弱,而是你的對手太強了~

[@wendyouyang2983]

It's like Wang Chuqin wanted to prove to the world, especially to the Chinese coaching staff, that yesterday's loss was a fluke, that he is more than RELIABLE to bring back the goods! Felix is very talented, but as the commentator said, when you beat any member of the Chinese National Team, you and your game get dissected under a microscope a coaching council, and they share that knowledge with every Team China member so they know how to beat you! Felix obviously got their attention and did get studied in detail! The difference between the world and team China is not in the number of young talents they have, but in the wealth of coaching and training assets! There is no other country in the world that can come up with the countless number world and olympic Champions in training halls everyday like team China!

[@GaryL-kn4vx]

What you said is absolutely true.

[@ImElktr1x]

True and i want felix to prove it wrong one day

[@scarosboy2332]

@@ImElktr1x He will. The kid has a huge potentiel still waiting to be unleashed.

[@Bibicatluka]

@@scarosboy2332 you guys have been wishing this type of comments for years. Everybody else should fight for the second, third, etc places after China until eternity 😅

[@HBfixture]

....ITTF decided live streaming was not allowed in real time, so now its over and available for viewing .... great job ITTF, that's how to make table tennis more popular ...nooooot

[@perthpongtt]

They sell the distribution rights to TV channels, I think that's good because it reaches a wider audience. I.e. in Australia it was broadcast live on SBS Sports.

[@GyariSan1]

Penhold holder! So glad to still see a pro using it

[@sebas4443]

Wang Chuqin's forehand is too good//argentina un pura sangre del tenis

[@susanzhang9526]

wang is great player.

[@MaxFri2109]

Too strong Wang Chuqin this time

[@sachaseferovic]

Tu prends un joueur comme Freitas au mieux de sa forme, tu appuies sur la touche x1,5 et tu as Wang Chuqin

[@esammohamed1053]

Brutal win

[@javaddivsalar5564]

nice match 🔥

[@tamilamerican001]

Left tops spin smash 🔥🔥🔥

[@shuffle-dance]

Why isn't there any time-outs in these team games?

[@bryanwells4063]

Felix t9ok his timeout early and Wang Chuqin didnt need to even use his

[@nguyenthinu6943]

The green yard is too light so I can’t see the line of ball

[@peterwong133]

Fraser Riley is a good commentator but it’s the other commentator who is obsessed with statistics and who shows no interest in this sport and who is not partial that I have a problem with. At the semifinals between Korea and China, in one of the games, at 10:9, serving for the game, he asked Fraser “what are you thinking?”. Good thing that Fraser ignored him and waited for the point to be played. He talks too much in between points. Disgusting!!’

[@musicfromheart]

The last point! Just too fast for Lebrun to react.

[@ziqiangwang537]

maybe penholders shall learn something from XuXin, instead of fighting the speed and strength of shakehands, which is inherently not at the same scale.

[@HrFZ1]

6:36 Lebrun coach just had...all known uppers known to mankind 😬

[@qvcgiaitri6052]

cô gái nhặt bóng cứ cười mãi, rất dễ thương❤

[@joshlucas5901]

Great game

[@Nada_cj]

Worst commentators - did they even watch the game or just cht chatting over some beers? Talking endlessly not about the actual play just endlessly showing their admiration for the losing player

[@sherryz22]

I really hope WTT can see all comments relating how bad commentators are. Adam is way better than them. I enjoyed matches commentated by Adam a lot.

[@Zuriki_]

french top players are really young, yet they both already beaten the best Chinese players. Of course they still have a lot to learn, but their potential is unmatched. In a few years they will reach a level that has never been seen in this sport, and you know why? because their mindset is very different. They are powered by love, not only by hard work like Chinese players. China can make good machine players, but these guys are deeply human in their way of playing. They enjoy life, they enjoy what they do, they have personality. They are gonna show the entire world that if you want to be the best, you have to embrasse your entire self, only when you do that you can reach new heights.

[@nico4975]

This is so so true. Félix loves playing table tennis. In a recent Tweet he wrote: "Play, have fun, progress and win 🤩 THIS IS ALSO TABLE TENNIS!". His fitness trainer said in an interview that he had to refrain him from playing table tennis. On the other hand, I remember a Chinese player telling me that she didn't like table tennis but her parents forced her to play and since she was good she became a professional table tennis player but she didn't really like playing table tennis, it was just a job.

[@FridaWillion]

@@nico4975so who？

[@nico4975]

@@FridaWillion That's confidential !

[@dragonwulin]

the chinese players also have love. they have personalities and they do enjoy the game. it's hard for them to show it because all that's broadcasted on western media is their games, but i assure you that people are the same. Or rather, each one of them is different. Everyone has their own backstory and their own mindset about the game. I do appreciate how the young french prodigies are doing on the world stage at such an early age, but of course I'm going to be a fan to my own country's player. I think that they will pull off something insane in the future, presently like how WCQ is playing recently.

[@Zuriki_]

@@dragonwulin Sorry I didn’t wanted to mean that Chinese players don’t have personality, now I realize my comment may sound rude in this way. What I wanted to say, and that’s just my thoughts, is that the coaching environnement of Lebrun brothers is different in the way that their family are their coach, they never put pressure on them, only love and cheering

[@Hydadventures]

That kid really need to learn how to control his emotions... Meanwhile, Wang ChuKing did an amazing game ❤

[@laboueedesauvetage5857]

Bravo à l'équipe de Chine c'était plus fort que nous mais on ne désespère pas de faire un bon résultat contre vous un jour 🎉

[@sandroaplvideos]

Simplesmente humilhado!wang chuqiin o colocou de volta a realidade dos jogadores normais.😂😂😂

[@Amaikawa]

Обычные игроки выступили бы хуже феликса

[@catwalksonline2576]

Obviously everyone, including the commentators and the audiences, have their own favourite athletes . And they may make comments based on their own judgements, which is not mutual. It is natural that humans get jealous and start belittling others even defaming by any means, when others are stronger and better. That's human nature, and may happen in any races. The fact is that all athletes have been working extremely hard to get to that point and deserve the highest respect. It also involves enormous amount of the back up support, regardless whether it is from the government backed or at a personal level. In China, the athletes are lucky enough to get the support from the government, which may not be happening in other countries. Also please bear in mind that the table tennis and the badminton are so popular in China, even kids can play it well. It is probably the sports with the lowest cost in comparison with the sports. In short, there's no point to attack the winner if your favourite is lost, or laugh at the loser. Just be respectful.

[@rockyshi9609]

But the LeBrun brothers don't deserve my respect. They never wait for their opponent to be ready when serving, and even pretend not to see it when the opponent raises his hand. This is a violation of billiards etiquette and honor

[@吳小寺]

@@rockyshi9609是的，这就是我更喜欢来自德国的波尔，他是曾经的世界第一，他击败过很多中国人，但是他依然是中国人心中最受欢迎的欧洲乒乓球运动员。

[@Zuriki_]

Every time Felix plays against top chinese players, he gets closer to the day he will surpass them 🔥🔥🔥

[@kCinYT]

no lol

[@Zuriki_]

@@kCinYT ooh yes ;)

[@ltxthettroll3r492]

@@Zuriki_not this time lol. Last time he was closer (WCQ 3-1 FL)

[@aunggabe]

I have heard the same words about Harimoto. France team was lucky not to play against Japan and South Korea. Both teams are strong enough to eliminate the France team out of tournament. That is the fact.

[@Zuriki_]

@@aunggabe french top players are really young, yet they both already beaten the best Chinese players. Of course they still have a lot to learn, but their potential is unmatched. In a few years they will reach a level that has never been seen in this sport, and you know why? because their mindset is very different. They are powered by love, not only by hard work like Chinese players. China can make good machine players, but this guys are deeply human in their way of playing. They enjoy life, they enjoy what they do, they have personality. They are gonna show the entire world that if you want to be the best, you have to embrasse your entire self, only when you do that you can reach new highs.

[@WSLL795]

The kid got so mad (at himself?)

[@thabom9791]

AL being shown who is the boss

[@shiishinchiu6636]

11:29 😊

[@tomherrmann4736]

today is simply not Felix day ...

[@shiishinchiu6636]

It's never been when it's against Wang Chuqin

[@周泉-w6q]

it is very simple, felix is nervous, the strength is not that far

[@traveller2378]

yeah, lebrun has that x-factor alright.. but Chuqin cruised to victory.

[@gigi-wd1lm]

Wang was just unplayable on this match and Felix was not at his best, for me Wang is the true numero 1

[@nayelym.mamani4919]

lebrun esta crazy se enoja demasiado

[@貝醬干]

王楚欽的基本功好扎實

[@michellezhao1637]

He is only 75% against penholders

[@S3ndMast3r]

boo side camera view...

[@johncraigsisac]

Penhold is hard to compete with shakehand grip nowadays.

[@Amaikawa]

No

[@higgsboson3283]

Ваня Шукин деклассировал француза!

[@alexyali982]

проснись, ванька шукин в обрыганой москве под забором валяется

[@ShaTenniPo]

More quicker than Felix

[@bostjanhribersek1205]

Nowbody came close a chinese player. We have 16 world number Jorgic Darko Slovenija 🇸🇮👍But China 👍

[@danielh6559]

that was sad to watch..

[@74erishaltso94]

Wtf❤

[@diegorocha8896]

WCQ alugou um triplex na mente do Lebrun 😂😂😂

[@СергейБобейко-п5щ]

В одни ворота

[@robk7002]

Child's play!

[@silnykader]

i love felix and white chocolate

[@BetseySamona-c7u]

Laisha Villages

[@HakenRS]

destroyed by Wang

[@pondviewny2909]

No idea how could France team go to final with this kind skill payer. 15 points in three games.

[@ImElktr1x]

If u dont watch the lebrun brothers, their progression and achievements, this question is logical. But u clearly saw the gap between france and the rest of the world with this tourney now

[@artiom90]

Lebrun is a capricious child

[@joysca2476]

The gap is narrowing...

[@thabom9791]

Narrrowing by 1 mm per year ...

[@aunggabe]

Why are you so kind?@@thabom9791

[@traveller2378]

hes got the x factor... and hes a poor sport and does shady things at the table

[@YMao-OP]

Great tennis action, terrible & pathetic one-sided commentary.

[@M-hi3ky]

Wang Chuqin is a very uninspiring athlete, his boring and predictable performance neccecitates the Chinese table tennis federation finding a replacement to him for the Chinese national team - he is an utter disgrace to the sport of Table Tennis

[@aunggabe]

I can not resist to say that your comment made me laugh and sleep well.

[@M-hi3ky]

@@aunggabe I hope Wang Chuqin can sleep well after playing table tennis of such qualities underpineed by the 'made in china' stereotype. Pathetic

[@dragonwulin]

why is that?

[@M-hi3ky]

@@dragonwulin It simply is. Don't argue with it. Don't try to cope. Just reconcile with the fact that boredom persists in place of interest when no attempts are made to ameliorate the level of play. Boring. WCQ is simply boring.

[@dragonwulin]

@@M-hi3ky I mean. Whatever he is doing is working out in his favor right now. Guess we will see for the future.

[@Aliexpress-k9r]

Красава Ван чугин

[@Aliexpress-k9r]

Без шансов очкастого француза оставил позади Ван чугин

[@Amaikawa]

Только вот кроме него никто очкастого француза победить не может