Video - Moutet in magician mode: an irresistible point in Hangzhou in 2024

le 21/09/2025 à 20h06

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In Hangzhou last year, the French player achieved a point as spectacular as it was improbable. A brilliant inspiration that stunned his opponent, the spectators... and social media.

Corentin Moutet qualified for the semi-finals of the ATP 250 in Hangzhou this Sunday by benefiting from the retirement of Tomas Etcheverry (3-6, 3-0, ret.). The Frenchman ideally kicks off his Asian tour, unlike last year when he was knocked out in the first round of the same tournament by Roberto Carballes Baena (7-6, 6-1).

However, he had delivered one of the points of the year by successfully making a drop shot half-volley behind his back. A masterful shot that, however, did not allow him to get back into the match.

Moutet Corentin

35e, 1408 points

Carballes Baena Roberto

130e, 469 points

Hangzhou

Draw

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As we move to the end of this month and also closing out the year I am wishing all of those following me a Merry Christmas and a Happy/Healthy New Year.

Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

From me and my rotti JAZ, I bid you all good night, and see you in...

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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