Corentin Moutet’s Bold Move at the Australian Open
In a surprising move during his first-round match at the Australian Open, French player Corentin Moutet executed an underarm serve at match point, leading him to victory against Australian Tristan Schoolkate.
The Match Highlights
The dramatic moment unfolded at Kia Arena, as Schoolkate misfired his forehand return, hitting it out, which granted Moutet the match with scores of 6-4, 7-6 (1), 6-3.
Audience Reaction and Player’s Response
Despite the audible disapproval from the audience, Moutet remained unfazed by their boos. He later stated that his tactic was a spur-of-the-moment decision aimed at securing the point.
“I did it because I thought it would be… I could win the point,”
he explained, acknowledging that his choice wasn’t intended as a slight.
