In a thrilling showdown at the Movistar Chile Open, French tennis sensation Corentin Moutet sent shockwaves through the crowd as he pulled off a remarkable upset against top seed Nicolas Jarry. The Santiago stadium was abuzz with anticipation, but what unfolded on the court left fans puzzled and emotions running high.
Jarry, the home favorite and Chile’s top-ranked player, had been riding a wave of success during the Golden Swing in South America. His recent victories and strong performance in Santiago positioned him as the player to beat. But fate had other plans.
Moutet, known for his fiery spirit and unorthodox playing style, entered the match as the underdog. The odds were stacked against him, but he defied expectations. In a grueling battle lasting two hours and 11 minutes, Moutet snatched the win 7-65 7-63. The crowd erupted in dissent.
As Moutet celebrated his stunning win, a section of the Santiago crowd expressed their disappointment by booing.
The Djokovic’s celebration
Being heavily booed, Moutet replied with the famous Djokovic’s celebration./
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 💪 https://t.co/1tPLaRVG05— Corentin Moutet (@moutet99) March 2, 2024
Moutet in Santiago, ranking, and results in 2024
LWWLWWLLLL Now ranked no.140, Corentin achieved a compiled 7-3 win-loss record in 2024. The French player is playing in Santiago where he beat the world no.174 Genaro Alberto Olivieri 6-4 5-7 6-0, the world no.251 Murkel Alejandro Dellien Velasco 6-4 6-2, the world no.66 Roberto Carballes Baena 6-3 5-7 6-2, the world no.100 Thiago Agustin Tirante 6-3 6-75 6-2 and the world no.22 Nicolas Jarry 7-65 7-63.
Corentin Moutet will take on the world no.51 Alejandro Tabilo in the semifinal. Their head to head is 1-0 for Moutet.
Moutet has scheduled to play next in Zadar Challenger (Zadar Challenger). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of January.
Nicolas Jarry in 2024
Currently ranked no.22, the Chilean played his last match on the 1st of March when he lost to world no.140 Corentin Moutet 7-6(5) 7-6(3) in the quarter in Santiago (draw).
Until now, during this year Jarry has managed to achieve a 8-6 record. Nicolas Jarry’s most significant performance of the current year was reaching the final in Buenos Aires.
Jarry has scheduled to play next in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 4th of March.
Corentin Moutet and Nicolas Jarry played each other 4 times. Their current record is 3-1 for Jarry. The last time they locked horns, Corentin Moutet won 7-6(5) 7-6(3) in the quarter in Santiago (Movistar Chile Open) on the 1st of March 2024.
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