Corentin Moutet Advances to Mallorca Open Final
Corentin Moutet has advanced to the final of the Mallorca Open after defeating the third seed, Alex Michelsen, with a score of 6-4, 7-6(3) on Friday. This victory marks the French player’s return to an ATP final for the first time in more than five years, the last being in Doha back in 2020.
Championship Match Preview
In Saturday’s championship match, Moutet will go up against Dutch fourth seed Tallon Griekspoor, who triumphed over Canadian second seed Felix Auger-Aliassime with a straight-sets victory of 6-4, 6-4.
Semi-Final Highlights
In his semi-final bout, Moutet demonstrated impressive skill by breaking Michelsen’s serve twice in the opening set, showcasing his effective court strategy and ability to control the match’s pace. The left-handed Moutet frequently disrupted his opponent’s rhythm with sharp angles and slices.
The second set proved more competitive; however, with both players exchanging breaks of serve early on. While Michelsen had opportunities to break again at 4-3, Moutet defended bravely, saving five break points.
As the match progressed, Michelsen briefly took the lead at 6-5, yet Moutet countered with a solid service game that allowed him to push the encounter into a tiebreak.
Once in the tiebreaker, Moutet gained a crucial 4-3 lead and maintained his momentum to clinch victory on his first match point, aiming for his first ATP title this weekend.
Griekspoor’s Path to the Final
On the other side of the draw, Griekspoor’s consistent service and key breaks made the difference against Auger-Aliassime, who faltered during critical moments of the match and was unable to mount a significant challenge against the Dutchman’s powerful serve.
