In a moment that lit up the lawns of Wimbledon 2025, Corentin Moutet delivered a jaw-dropping piece of flair during his first-round clash with Argentina’s Francisco Comesana. The Frenchman, known for his unpredictable shot-making and flair for the dramatic, pulled off what many are already calling the “shot of the tournament.”
Midway through the third and final set, with the match firmly in his control, Moutet found himself at the net with Comesana stranded deep behind the baseline. What looked like a routine smash opportunity turned into something far more audacious. With a mischievous glint in his eye, Moutet dropped his racquet between his legs and executed a perfectly disguised tweener drop shot—an uncanny imitation of the iconic move Pablo Cuevas once pulled off against Stefanos Tsitsipas.
The crowd erupted in disbelief and delight as the ball delicately kissed the grass just over the net, leaving Comesana no chance to respond. Even the Argentine couldn’t help but smile, walking up to the net to acknowledge the brilliance of the moment.
Social media lit up instantly, with fans and pundits alike praising the creativity and nerve it took to attempt such a shot on one of tennis’s grandest stages. Some called it “pure magic,” while others simply marveled at Moutet’s growing reputation as one of the sport’s most entertaining showmen.
It’s not the first time Moutet has dipped into his bag of tricks, but this particular flourish—executed with such precision and cheek—may well go down as one of the most memorable highlights of this year’s Championships.
Moutet in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently ranked no.69, Moutet achieved a 23-16 match record in 2025. The French player is currently playing in Wimbledon where he beat the world no.65 Francisco Comesana 6-4 6-4 6-2.
Corentin Moutet will face the world no.21 Grigor Dimitrov in the 2nd round. Their actual head to head record is 2-0 for Moutet.
Moutet was the runner-up in Mallorca (Mallorca Championships).
