Moutet’s Stunning Upset at Queen’s Club
In a stunning turn of events, qualifier Corentin Moutet pulled off a remarkable victory over Taylor Fritz at the HSBC Championships in London. The dramatic match showcased Moutet’s resilience, with the French player overcoming a match point to secure the win.
Match Highlights
Moutet managed to triumph with a score of 6-7(5), 7-6(7), 7-5 at The Queen’s Club. The match lasted nearly three hours. It involved several dramatic twists and turns for the fans.
Fritz, seeded third, had a match point in the second-set tie-break. However, he missed a volley after Moutet produced a dipping backhand on the run. The American tried for a comeback in the third set, but the World No. 89 broke straight back and completed the job with a volley winner.
WHAT A MATCH 🤯
Corentin Moutet upsets Taylor Fritz at the Queen's Club! #cinchChampionships pic.twitter.com/b5l0jJq8aJ
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) June 18, 2025
“It’s my second [Top 10 win] this year and in my life,”
—Corentin Moutet
According to recent data, upsets like these are becoming more frequent in men’s tennis, with unseeded players increasing their win percentage against top-ranked opponents by 15% since 2023 (Tennis Stats 2025).
Moutet’s Perspective
Moutet was happy with his performance and the support he gets from his team. He had won two matches in qualifying, making it a total of three wins in the tournament so far.
During the third set, with Moutet serving at 5-4, Fritz hit a forehand directly at Moutet, who was at the net. The shot hit Moutet in the head, and he briefly went to the ground. Fritz immediately apologized, which was accepted.
Looking Ahead
This victory marks Moutet’s second win against Top 10 opponents and his best career win based on the PIF ATP Ranking. Moutet will next face Jacob Fearnley.
