(VIDEO) Corentin Moutet draws the ire of Nicolas Jarry after Santiago win: "He said pathetic, I don't know why"
ATPSaturday, 02 March 2024 at 20:00
Corentin
Moutet (No. 140) commented on the harsh words spoken by Nicolas Jarry (No. 22)
after defeating him at the Chile Open. The French tennis player faced a tough
challenge against the tournament's first seed in a hostile environment as the
local favorite.
Moutet
eliminated the 2023 champion in straight sets with a score of 7-6(5), 7-6(3),
securing his fifth consecutive victory in Santiago, considering he had to go
through the qualifying rounds before entering the main draw.
The
24-year-old tennis player shared details about the contentious exchange he had
with Nico Jarry at the net after finishing the match: “He said ‘pathetic,’ I
don’t know why. I behaved well,” Moutet told the Clay website.
“There were
so many people against me, booing, making noise when I was serving. So, I think
I didn’t do anything ‘pathetic’. I think I survived well, I played good. You
should ask him why he said that. We are not exactly best friends on tour,
actually I don’t know him well.”
Moutet is
just one match away from returning to an ATP tournament final. His first and
only final was in the 2020 Qatar Open, where he fell in straight sets to Andrey
Rublev. In the semifinals, he will once again face a Chilean, this time the 4th
seed Alejandro Tabilo, who has had a strong year and is the only local player
still in competition:
“It’s
unfortunate because there was not a pleasant atmosphere. I like playing in
Chile: in the qualifying and in all my matches they supported me because I
opened my heart, I gave a lot to the people and shared with them. Sport is made
for that. My coach and my family are here, I know what I did right or wrong and
today I did everything right,”
After the
match, Moutet shared a post on Twitter about his victory against the top seed
Nicolas Jarry: “Always
fight hate with love. I’ve been thru so many things last year that I can only
share love and thanks the people around me. Into semis, IDEMO”
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.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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