Moutet on Alcaraz: "He has no right to lose"

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Genuine personality, distinctive style, and a peculiar character. Corentin Moutet is one of those tennis players who elevate this sport by offering something different from others. The Frenchman, at 26 years old, is currently at the peak of his career and will face Carlos Alcaraz in the third round of the 2026 Australian Open. During a press conference, he talked about his expectations for that match.

Certain matches garner special interest due to the clash of styles and personalities, and one of those matches will be witnessed this Friday in the third round of the 2026 Australian Open. It was the anticipated showdown on the path of Carlos Alcaraz, and now that it's confirmed, there is great anticipation to see what Corentin Moutet can deliver against the Spaniard. In a press conference, the unconventional French player elaborated on how he plans to approach a challenge of this magnitude.

Moutet asserts he won't give up his identity as a tennis player to face Alcaraz

"What's clear to me is that I'll need to play at a high level to have a chance. I won't change anything in my playing style just because I'm up against him. If anything has brought me to where I am, it's my personality as a player, my identity. I'll step onto the court determined to play the way I believe I should always play, and with a strong desire to face him. I'm curious to see what I can achieve against Carlos, I'm thrilled about this match," affirmed the French player, who has never faced Carlos before.

If there's one thing that characterizes Corentin Moutet's game, it's his innate ability to change pace, heights, and effects with a prodigious hand that makes him a master in the mid-court game. Drop shots, angles, lobs, and a wide array of tricks that he often uses to outplay many players, although Carlos is also a master in those areas. "Facing the world's best players motivates me a lot. I know that in his mind, he has no right to lose, and that will be difficult for him to handle, so I'm eager to see what happens," he explained.

"Obviously, he is one of the best players in the world. I am convinced that if I showcase my best level, this match will teach me a lot about myself as a tennis player. I play to live experiences like facing Carlos on a significant stage because the emotions that arise in that context are irreplaceable," stated Moutet, who is currently ranked 37th in the world and has experienced reaching the fourth round of Grand Slams, achieving it at the US Open 2022 and Roland Garros 2024.

Corentin Moutet draws inspiration from his match against Sinner at Roland Garros 2024

It's worth recalling a recent duel between Corentin Moutet and one of the best players in the world, Jannik Sinner. This encounter took place at Roland Garros 2024, where the Frenchman was a set up and a break in the second, completely dominating the Italian with his tennis. However, everything changed once the player from San Candido realized how he should approach the match. "That match showed me that you can have the upper hand against a player of this level for a set and then be overpowered as soon as you slightly drop your performance," he asserted.

"I walked off the court that day knowing that I could compete head-to-head with this kind of player, that I wasn't afraid of anything, and that I caused him problems, but also that I found it impossible to sustain the necessary intensity to defeat him for an extended time. That match helped me understand what aspects of my game trouble others, and I feel that I have improved since that day. Moreover, I noted the positive attitude that Jannik maintained throughout, even when losing to an inferior opponent. That was inspiring," emphasized a motivated Corentin Moutet ahead of his challenge against Carlos Alcaraz at the 2026 Australian Open.

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