On Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 11:40 pm, Mathieu Warnier from Media365 reported that the French team failed to advance to the finals of the World Team Championships despite causing doubts for the Chinese team. The French team, after a previous defeat against China, once again fell short but managed to instill uncertainty in the minds of their opponents. Flavien Coton’s impressive performance against Hugo Calderano set the tone for the match, with the French player demonstrating resilience and determination.
However, Wang Chuqin, the world number one, eventually emerged victorious after a fierce competition. The match was far from over as both players displayed exceptional skills and determination. Despite a valiant effort from the French team, they were unable to secure a victory, leading to a defeat in the semi-finals.
Félix Lebrun stepped up to try to turn the tide but ultimately fell short against Lin Shidong, resulting in China’s advancement to the finals. The Lebrun brothers, Alexis and Félix, also faced tough competition but were unable to secure a win, leading to China’s victory and their spot in the final against Japan.
In the end, France’s journey in the World Team Championships came to an end, as they were defeated by a strong Chinese team. Japan emerged as the other finalist after a convincing victory over Taiwan in the semi-finals.
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