France, Oct. 20 -- Brothers Alexis and Felix Lebrun starred for France in the 3-0 sweep past Romania to claim the country's first European team table tennis championship in 27 years.

France's Alexis Lebrun, the world number 12, disposed of Iulian Chirita in straight sets to start the road to glory.

The 22-year-old saw off his 19-year-old adversary 11-2, 11-6, 11-7 at the the Kresimir Cosic Hall in Zadar in southern Croatia.

World number five Felix Lebrun doubled the advantage following a four-game victory over Eduard Ionescu.

And team mate Simon Gauzy sealed the triumph 11-9, 11-9, 3-11, 11-3 against Ovidio Ionescu 3-1 (11-9, 11-9, 3-11, 11-3)

"This was spectacular, miraculous, to win the title with the national team," said Felix Leb...