Key Takeaways
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Corentin Moutet retired against Dane Sweeny while trailing 0-3 in the third set
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He smashed his racket and received a code violation before ending the match
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Confusion arose as he retired without calling the physiotherapist
A tense battle turns chaotic
Corentin Moutet’s US Open campaign ended in unusual fashion during his first-round clash with Dane Sweeny. After losing the opening set in a tiebreak and falling behind in the second, frustration boiled over. “I smashed my racket and got a code violation,” Moutet admitted, as the umpire penalized him for racket abuse.
Retirement without physio consultation
Trailing two sets and a break, Moutet approached the chair umpire to retire. However, confusion followed when he failed to consult the physiotherapist before ending the match. “It was unusual, the umpire didn’t accept at first,” observers noted, highlighting the rare circumstances of his withdrawal.
Injury struggles continue
Moutet has been dealing with physical issues in recent months, and his decision to stop reflected ongoing struggles. “It’s been frustrating physically, but I had no choice today,” he explained, acknowledging that his body could not sustain the contest despite his determination to fight.
Sweeny advances
Australian Dane Sweeny capitalized on the situation, advancing to the next round after leading 7-6, 6-2, 3-0 when the retirement occurred. The bizarre ending left fans puzzled, but it underscored the challenges Moutet faces in maintaining fitness at the highest level.
Dur ce premier tour pour Corentin Moutet, point de pénalité pour racket abuse (on savait tous qu’il allait la casser on se demandait juste quand) pic.twitter.com/G6XCW1OWLr
— KK (@kinibcz) September 1, 2026
Corentin Moutet in 2026
At the moment ranked no.62, Corentin played his last match on the 1st of September when he lost to world no.123 Dane Sweeny 7-6(4) 6-4 3-0 in the 1st round of the U.S. Open (draw).
Currently, during this season Corentin achieved an overall 10-20 match record.
