Moutet: Learning, Evolving and Winning
Evolution is a big part of every tennis player’s journey, and every player progresses at their own level. In 2025, Corentin Moutet is using all the lessons learned in previous seasons to emerge as a more effective player, and the numbers tell the story.
Already the 26-year-old has won 29 matches, more than double of any of his previous seasons on tour. How? The best answer would be: it’s complicated.
Moutet has talked openly about it while in Almaty, and he doesn’t give the same answer every time.
«For me it’s the details,» he said before the tournament, while on a trip to the Kazakhstani steppe to try his hand at kokpar, a traditional Kazakhstani game played on horseback. «Nobody talks about consistency. It’s the little things that you have to do every day – every day – for many years, that’s what makes a great player.»
Moutet, now a student of the game, says he takes his cues from a GOAT in that department.
«I like to take Djokovic as an example,» he said. «Djokovic is nearly 40 and it looks like he’s 20. He’s doing so many things that make a big difference in the end and that’s my inspiration.»
On Tuesday after he defeated Bernard Tomic, Moutet created good health for his successful year.
«The difference is that this year I wasn’t injured,» he said. «We worked very hard with my team. It was frustrating because the last few years I couldn’t play a full year… I was sure that if I avoided injury, because I’m very serious and dedicated to the sport, I would have a great year.»
Another theory? He’s learning to manage his emotions better. Yes, he’s as fiery as they come, and at times he seems distracted on the court, but this year the Frenchman has been mentally tough and able to focus on being present during the biggest moments of matches.
«Of course, I'm working on it a lot,» he said. «I'm now 26 so I had some years on tour. You know, you have to live many matches with different scenarios. I'm more experienced. I'd say it's everyday work, so I still have to work on it, but it's very inspiring.»
Friday’s quarterfinal win over Jan-Lennard Struff was a good example. Though Moutet was showing his frustration during the second set when was in danger of falling behind by a double-break, he still had the poise to dial in his best tennis in the biggest moments.
«I played today against one of the guys who has the best attitude on tour,» he said. «He's managing his emotions the best, so I'm trying to learn from him, from those guys who are doing better than me.»
Moutet says don’t let the frustration fool you, he’s focused more than ever these days.
«People think that you are weaker mentally if you throw your racket, but at the end, you have to be there every point, and that's what I'm doing,» he said, referring to the ten consecutive break points he saved against the German across three service games in the second set. «That's a good weapon. We can say that I was here mentally, even if I can talk or [show my frustration] or whatever.»
For Moutet, who will face Alex Michelsen in the semifinals on Saturday, the proof is in the results, and the results look very good indeed.
Already the 26-year-old has won 29 matches, more than double of any of his previous seasons on tour. How? The best answer would be: it’s complicated.
Moutet has talked openly about it while in Almaty, and he doesn’t give the same answer every time.
«For me it’s the details,» he said before the tournament, while on a trip to the Kazakhstani steppe to try his hand at kokpar, a traditional Kazakhstani game played on horseback. «Nobody talks about consistency. It’s the little things that you have to do every day – every day – for many years, that’s what makes a great player.»
Moutet, now a student of the game, says he takes his cues from a GOAT in that department.
«I like to take Djokovic as an example,» he said. «Djokovic is nearly 40 and it looks like he’s 20. He’s doing so many things that make a big difference in the end and that’s my inspiration.»
On Tuesday after he defeated Bernard Tomic, Moutet created good health for his successful year.
«The difference is that this year I wasn’t injured,» he said. «We worked very hard with my team. It was frustrating because the last few years I couldn’t play a full year… I was sure that if I avoided injury, because I’m very serious and dedicated to the sport, I would have a great year.»
Another theory? He’s learning to manage his emotions better. Yes, he’s as fiery as they come, and at times he seems distracted on the court, but this year the Frenchman has been mentally tough and able to focus on being present during the biggest moments of matches.
«Of course, I'm working on it a lot,» he said. «I'm now 26 so I had some years on tour. You know, you have to live many matches with different scenarios. I'm more experienced. I'd say it's everyday work, so I still have to work on it, but it's very inspiring.»
Friday’s quarterfinal win over Jan-Lennard Struff was a good example. Though Moutet was showing his frustration during the second set when was in danger of falling behind by a double-break, he still had the poise to dial in his best tennis in the biggest moments.
«I played today against one of the guys who has the best attitude on tour,» he said. «He's managing his emotions the best, so I'm trying to learn from him, from those guys who are doing better than me.»
Moutet says don’t let the frustration fool you, he’s focused more than ever these days.
«People think that you are weaker mentally if you throw your racket, but at the end, you have to be there every point, and that's what I'm doing,» he said, referring to the ten consecutive break points he saved against the German across three service games in the second set. «That's a good weapon. We can say that I was here mentally, even if I can talk or [show my frustration] or whatever.»
For Moutet, who will face Alex Michelsen in the semifinals on Saturday, the proof is in the results, and the results look very good indeed.
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14.11.2025
KTF press-service
