Zverev Resists the Moutet Trap: German Reaches Quarterfinals in Beijing to Face Medvedev

Adrien Guyot

le 28/09/2025 à 14h59

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Corentin Moutet gave it his all against one of the world's best players, but the Frenchman ultimately fell short despite putting up a worthy fight.

In the round of 16 at the ATP 500 tournament in Beijing, Alexander Zverev faced Corentin Moutet in a matchup that promised great excitement. After defeating Tallon Griekspoor (6-4, 7-5), the Frenchman hoped this time to take down the world number 3.

The German, for his part, had eliminated Lorenzo Sonego (6-4, 6-3) and aimed to confirm his form to advance to the quarterfinals. The Frenchman offered real resistance to the Australian Open finalist, who broke early in the set, but Moutet caught up just as Zverev was serving for the first set.

Nevertheless, Moutet couldn't capitalize and lost his serve immediately after. This time, the number 2 seed in the Chinese capital didn't make the same mistake and clinched the first set after one hour of play.

The world number 37 didn't falter and secured a single break in the second set, which was enough to level the match at one set apiece. In fact, it was he who struck first in the final set, taking a break lead.

But Zverev, with his experience, ultimately had the final say. After a 2-hour and 38-minute battle, the German emerged victorious (7-5, 3-6, 6-3). He will face Daniil Medvedev for the 21st time on the ATP Tour (with the Russian leading their head-to-head 13-7).