After winning the first set, the French player let his opponent enter the match with authority by conceding three sets in a row to lose with a score of 7-11, 11-9, 11-8, 11-7.
This defeat marks the elimination of the last two French chances in the round of 16 on Friday.
Félix Lebrun was eliminated in the round of 16 of the WTT Champions in Montpellier, Friday October 30.
Winner of the tournament two years ago, the world No. 2 was overthrown by Zhou Qihao on Friday.
After winning the first set, he let Qihao enter the match with authority by lining up three sets in a row to win (7-11, 11-9, 11-8, 11-7) and reach the quarters.
The last two French chances were eliminated in the round of 16, Friday October 30.
Then, Félix Lebrun lost the lead against another Chinese, Zhou Qihao (13th in the world).
For the first time this year, there will be no French player in the quarter-finals of a WTT Champions.
The winner of the WTT Champions in Montpellier will not be French.