Jules Moussard and Almira Skripchenko win French Championships

Jules Moussard claimed his first French championship while Almira Skripchenko (pictured) won a record seventh women’s national title at the French championship which was held from August 13 to August 21 in Albi, southern France. Skripchenko, who was tied on six national titles with Sophie Milliet prior to this year’s championship, defeated Natacha Benmesbah in the final round while Moussard got the better of Etienne Bacrot in a nail-biting encounter. | Photo: Lars OA Hedlund (Archive)