Rome finalist and Roland Garros forerunner Nicolas Jarry dumped out by home hero Corentin Moutet in Shock of the Day
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Corentin
Moutet (No. 79) surprises Nicolas Jarry (No. 16) with another major upset on
the first day of the French Open. The Frenchman was consistent throughout the
match, neutralizing the Chilean's power to secure an impressive 6-2, 6-1, 3-6,
6-0 victory.
Jarry
entered the court to boos from French fans after Moutet heated up the match in
the hours leading up to it. The world No. 79 reminded his Instagram followers
of the hostile reception he received from the crowd at the Santiago Open when
he defeated Nicolas Jarry (7-6, 7-6).
“Revenge
against Jarry at Roland Garros. I remember well the welcome they gave me at
their home (Chile Open). I hope you guys are eager to show him that this time
we are locals. Be ready and be loud. This is Paris,” he wrote the day before
the match.
The support
from the crowd was evident from the start, and Jarry was far from his usual
level. In the first set, both saved some break points in their first service
games. The balance did not last long, as Moutet began to dominate at 2-2,
securing two consecutive breaks to take the set 6-2. The Chilean hit 14 winners
and committed 20 unforced errors, compared to 7 winners and 7 unforced errors
from his opponent.
Moutet's
lead further energized the crowd, and the 25-year-old Frenchman showcased his
best tricky shots, playing frequent drops and lobs, which unsettled Jarry, who
was imprecise throughout much of the match.
Moutet
secured consecutive breaks in the fourth and sixth games of the second set and
gave no chances with his serve, extending his lead to 6-1. Absolute surprise on
Court Simonne-Mathieu, with the Frenchman dominating the Rome Open finalist
from a week earlier.
In the
third set, the Chilean showed some recovery, starting with an early break and
then dominating with his serve to maintain the lead. Jarry played at his usual
level for a few minutes, but with Moutet's confidence and the energy of a crowd
constantly pressuring the Chilean, he couldn't sustain it.
Jarry played the Rome Open final one week ago. Now is one of the biggest upsets in the first round.
The
disaster for Jarry was even greater in the fourth set, where he won only 35% of
his service points and 32% of return points. Moutet swept the Chilean in the
match's closing stages without giving him a game in the final set, sealing the
impeccable victory 6-2, 6-1, 3-6, 6-0. He will face the winner of Aslan
Karatsev (No. 82) or Alexander Shevchenko (No. 61) in the second round.
Korda to second round
Only one of
the five American seeds saw action on the first day, with Sebastian Korda
delivering a strong performance at Roland Garros. The 23-year-old, seeded 27th,
faced local Harold Mayot, securing an easy victory 6-2, 7-6, 6-4. Korda
capitalized on four of his eight break points and saved two of the three break
points against him to clinch the win in just 2 hours and 10 minutes.
There were
also some surprises, such as veteran Richard Gasquet's win over Borna Coric and
Belgian Zizou Bergs' first Grand Slam main draw victory against 24th seed
Alejandro Tabilo.
Some
five-set battles saw Jack Draper edge out Jesper De Jong. Other notable results
included five-set wins by Hubert Hurkacz over Shintaro Mochizuki and Kei
Nishikori over Gabriel Diallo.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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