Moutet Advances After Humbert's Retirement in Rome

Moutet has qualified for the third round of the Rome Masters 1000 (6-3, 4-0, ret.). Facing Humbert, the 26-year-old player won the first set without much difficulty before benefiting from his compatriot's retirement at 4-0 in the second set. The match lasted 1 hour and 10 minutes.

After defeating Australian Hijikata in the previous round, Moutet secures his second consecutive Masters 1000 win since Bercy in 2022. For a spot in the round of 16, he will face the winner of the match between Rune and Comesana.

The French player has already surpassed his previous performance in the Italian capital. Coming through qualifying last time, he lost to Djokovic in the second round (6-3, 6-1).