"I feel like I failed in my mission," regrets Moutet

Defeated by Raphaël Collignon in the Davis Cup, Corentin Moutet also caused controversy with a missed between-the-legs shot. He wanted to apologize on his social media.

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Clément Gehl

le 19/11/2025 à 13h28

2 min to read

Collignon Moutet

The between-the-legs shot attempted by Corentin Moutet during his match against Raphaël Collignon in the Davis Cup did not fail to make headlines. Ultimately defeated in 3 sets, the Frenchman received a lot of criticism.

On his Instagram account, Moutet wanted to share his feelings and stated: "My heart is heavy. I would have liked to give more to my country, to my teammates, to the entire staff. I deeply regret that choice, that shot...

I am an instinctive player, that's what built me, but sometimes that instinct betrays me. And when it happens, I am the first to fall with it. Today, I feel like I failed in my mission. I wanted to give everything, I left everything on the court... but I wish I had been better, I wish I had been the man the team needed at that moment.

I fought my demons, I fought my imperfections, I tried to stand tall until the end. But I am sorry. Sorry to those who support us, sorry to my teammates, sorry for not succeeding as I had hoped. Despite everything... thank you. Thank you to those who understand, thank you to those who stand behind me.

Thank you to the players, the captain, the staff, for giving me a place in this family. I want to learn, again and always. I want to turn this pain into strength. I will come back stronger, for you, for the team, for my flag."