Alexis Lebrun advances to last 16 at WTT Star Contender São José dos Campos 2026

The WTT Star Contender tournament took place in São José dos Campos, Brazil, featuring 154 professional players from 28 nations and a total prize pool of $300,000. Prize money for the men's singles ranged from $900 for a first‑round exit to $17,000 for the champion, with $1,500 awarded to players reaching the round of 16.

French number‑two seed Alexis Lebrun won his opening match 3‑0 against Slovenia’s Lubomir Pistej, securing a $1,500 payout and moving into the round of 16. He will face world‑ranked #49 Yi‑Hsin Feng for a place in the quarter‑finals. Fellow French players Thibaut Poret also reached the round of 16, and a French pair is set to contest the men’s doubles final.