Montpellier's Alexis Lebrun imposes his rule on Slovenian Darko Jorgic in the first round of the Chongqing tournament

Alexis Lebrun multiplies the good performances on the international circuit. Midi Free – DORIAN CAYUELA

The eldest of the Montpellier siblings had a great start in this Champions tournament in China, the equivalent of a master 1,000 in tennis, by winning against the 18th in the world .

Alexis Lebrun is in great shape. After reaching the final of the Contender tournament in Taiyuan (China), a week ago, he won this Thursday, May 30, during the first round of the Champions tournament in Chongqing in China. (the equivalent of an ATP 1,000 in tennis) against the Slovenian Jorgic, ranked 18th in the world.

Jinkun or Gauzy ?

Alexis Lebrun (29th in the world) won in four sets (7-11, 11-2, 11-2, 11-5) and therefore opened the door to the next round. He will meet the Chinese Liang Jinkun (3rd in the world) who beat him in the final in Taiyuan, unless the latter is beaten by the Frenchman Simon Gauzy, in the balance with Alexis Lebrun for a place in singles at the Olympic Games from Paris.