France’s Corentin Moutet pulled off an incredible point during his first-round match at the 2025 French Open against compatriot Clement Tabur.
At 3-3, 40-30, Moutet was on the verge of earning a break point, but Tabur responded with a powerful serve that put him under pressure. Remarkably, Moutet managed to return it.
Tabur then charged the net, trying to finish the point, but Moutet covered the court brilliantly, chasing down every shot. Despite making Moutet run corner to corner, Tabur couldn’t close it out. Eventually, Moutet fired a stunning forehand winner down the line to clinch the break point.
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Overcome with emotion, Moutet celebrated by tossing his racket onto the court in a theatrical mic-drop gesture. The crowd at Court Simonne-Mathieu erupted in applause, appreciating the Frenchman’s flair and resilience.
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Moutet went on to win the match 6-3, 7-6 (8-6), 6-3, securing his place in the second round. Last year, he made an impressive run to the fourth round at Roland Garros before falling to Jannik Sinner in four sets.
‘Goal is to win’
Up next, Moutet faces a formidable challenge as he takes on 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic. Despite the daunting matchup, Moutet expressed confidence, saying that if he plays at his best, he believes he can beat anyone on his day.
“I expect a full stadium with many people supporting me. I will try to give them what they want, create a special energy. My goal is to win the match, and I believe in my chances. I have my weapons, and I will be ambitious; I think that if I play well, I will have my chances against anyone,” Moutet said in the press conference after beating Tabur.
“Novak is a great legend, and it will be an honour to face him, just like it was to play against Nadal here a few years ago,” Moutet added.
Djokovic holds a 2-0 head-to-head record against Moutet, having defeated the Frenchman at both the 2019 Paris Masters and the 2024 Rome Masters.