16-year-old Ukrainian challenges for lead at French Open on routine of table tennis and Netflix

By: The Associated Press Posted: 3:14 PM CDT Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024

SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) — A 16-year-old Ukrainian playing for just the fifth time on the European tour said he will continue his routine of playing table tennis and watching Netflix in his quest to stay on the leaderboard at the French Open near Paris.

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Lev Grinberg shot 5-under 66 and was in a tie for fourth place, one stroke off the lead, after the first round on Thursday.

Grinberg, who is ranked No. 4,603, said he lives on site at Le Golf National, which is hosting the tournament, and he woke thinking the first round might be canceled after heavy rain on Wednesday.

“I went making some videos at 7 p.m. on No. 16, and it was just a pond,” Grinberg said.

Asked what he’ll do to stay in touch with the leaders, Grinberg said: “Do my normal routine. Play ping-pong with my friends in the evening. Have a good sleep. Watch Netflix. Practise, eat and yeah, same game plan tomorrow and see what happens.”

His previous events on the European tour were at the Soudal Open (three times) and the Dutch Open.

Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark, Joe Dean of England and Jesper Svensson of Sweden shared the lead after rounds of 65.

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