Paris 2024 Olympics. “Félix is ​​a perfect ambassador for ping-pong”, Alexis Lebrun admiring after his brother's victory in the quarter-finals

Après son élimination, Alexis Lebrun est le principal supporter de son frère Félix. MAXPPP

En tribune après son élimination par le Brésilien Calderano, le Montpelliérain Alexis Lebrun était en tribune pour quivre la victoire de son petit frère Félix en quart de finale face au Taïwanais Yun Ju Lin.

How did you experience this match from the stands ?

That's crazy! It was very intense, it was a crazy match. He impressed me to manage to get out that start of the fifth set. Not like that, with all the pressure, it's just incredible.

You see him going all the way now that he's in the semi-finals, all dreams are allowed ?

Obviously, in the semi-finals, we want him to continue. After that, each round it gets harder and harder. But from what he's showing so far, he's an exceptional player. So I hope he goes as far as possible.

“A lot of fun watching this match”

Were you scared in this match ? 

Yes, there were plenty of moments where I felt Felix was a little dominated. And that's where I say he impressed me. I really felt like I was in trouble. And he managed to turn the match around in a fantastic way. As a spectator, I really enjoyed watching this match.

We saw the stands jumping, singing… Tell us how you got your voice up.

Yes, I like being a supporter. It's true that I got caught up in the game with all the French supporters. I enjoy that atmosphere a little in a different way. When I was playing, it really pushed me. I think it also helps Félix.

“Everyone does things according to their character”

You can feel that Félix is ​​a little less open to the public. In any case, he was a little less helpful to the crowd. It was an instruction ? 

No, I think we each have different personalities. And Felix, he plays that, for now, it works well. I hope he will continue. Afterwards, everyone manages a little in their own way. I don't think there are good or bad ways to manage. But you have to do it according to your character. And that's what he does, so it's perfect.

How do you experience the craze around you both?

Yes, it's true that it's extremely pleasing. We see that ping is becoming more and more well-known in France. More and more celebrities are interested in it. More and more people who didn't know about it before are interested in it. As a ping pong fan, I'm really happy that so many people like it. And then Félix is ​​a great ambassador. I hope he will go as far as possible so that everyone discovers this sport.