Moutet beats Popyrin to qualify for the second round of the Australian Open

Le 14/01/2025 à 12h00 par Clément Gehl

Moutet beats Popyrin to qualify for the second round of the Australian Open

Corentin Moutet didn't have an easy draw, facing Alexei Popyrin. Undaunted by the hostile crowd, the Frenchman won 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

Popyrin was physically diminished, but didn't want to give up.

He was expected to play the first Grand Slam of the year, in his home country, with a new status: that of top seed.

In the second round, Moutet will face Mitchell Krueger, who won earlier in the day against Rinky Hijikata.

Popyrin, Alexei [25]

6

3

4

Moutet, Corentin

4

6

Hijikata, Rinky

4

3

Krueger, Mitchell [Q]

6

Moutet, Corentin

4

6

7

6

Krueger, Mitchell [Q]

6

4

6

4

Australian Open

Tableau

Corentin Moutet

32e, 1473 points

Alexei Popyrin

47e, 1090 points

Mitchell Krueger

242e, 228 points

Rinky Hijikata

119e, 521 points

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