Moutet: "I thought that this life was too tough for me, but then I saw that I was born for this"

Fernando Murciego | 13 Sep 2025 | 08.30

Corentin Moutet recounts his life within tennis. Source: Getty

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Since bursting onto the scene back in 2016, the figure of Corentin Moutet has not left anyone indifferent. A talent that honors his country of origin, he secured his first victory in Copa Davis yesterday, although he also struggles with certain setbacks that have prevented him from taking the next step in his career. Still without titles in his trophy cabinet, but now just breaking into the top 40, the world wonders when the day will come for the Frenchman to make a mark on a grand stage.

While we wait, it's worth reading the blog Behind the racquet, where the Frenchman writes his tennis journey in his own words. Once again, it is confirmed that this life, despite its luxuries, is not as comfortable as it may seem.

“Tennis has always been a huge passion for me, since I was young. My first memory playing is with my grandfather, on vacation in the south of France. We used to play together on clay when I was 3 or 4 years old. I'm from Paris, but I moved to the south of France when I was 12, about 800km away, so it was a significant change for me, but I was very motivated.

In the first week there, I remember breaking my leg. After this, I had to go back to Paris for two months for recovery. When I returned, things had changed a lot, the other kids had already formed friendships, so I felt a bit left out. It was challenging to live through this situation, being so young and far from my parents, but I'm glad I chose to stay there. It toughened me up and taught me how to overcome difficult situations at the start.

After two years there, I hired a private coach. I knew this could become a much more serious matter for me. I left school later on and made the decision to truly focus on tennis, to make it my job.

When it became clear that I would become a professional player, I achieved my first Grand Slam victory. I will always remember it as something very special; it happened at Roland Garros, in my hometown and in front of my family. Every match you win, every point you earn in the ATP is something special. You can look at the ranking and see how each step brings you closer to your goals, although I try not to think about it too much, but this has always been within me.I never thought of doing anything other than tennis in my life.

Corentin Moutet and his first victory in Copa Davis. Source: Getty

I love tennis, I will always love it, but I acknowledge that this life is truly emotionally challenging. It's hard to complain because we stay in good hotels and travel a lot; we are very fortunate. However, people need to understand that it is very demanding mentally and physically. I don't like to talk about my issues, but there have been times when I had to fight hard.

There were moments when I thought maybe all of this was too tough for me. At the end of the day, though, I was like, ‘If I chose this, it's not because it was healthy, but because this is what I am destined to do; I was born for it.' There is nothing else I want to do in the world, even if I have to suffer, I am willing to accept that. I believe one has to embrace that imbalance and simply trust yourself, work hard, and surround yourself with good people”.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Moutet: “Pensé que esta vida era demasiado dura para mí, pero luego vi que había nacido para esto”

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