During the Stockholm Open, Corentin Moutet not only lost a Tennis match. It especially fueled Jacob Fearnley’s crazy series. We’ve seen some pet peeves, but the Scotsman is nothing short of prodigious against our compatriots.
With Jacob Fearnley, never 13 without 14
Engaged in the BNP Paribas Nordics Open in Stockholm, Corentin Moutet faced Jacob Fearnley in the first round of the tournament. And facing the 99th player in the world, the Frenchman logically bows, even though he is better ranked than him (71st). A 6-2, 7-6 defeat in 1h52, after five match points saved. But the essential thing is there for the Frenchman; a third setback in a row.
Of course, you wonder why we are talking to you about the first round of an ATP 250 tournament, even if a Frenchman was defeated (which is far from being a rarity in this sport). The reason lies with the 23-year-old Scot. Indeed, the latter has just scored – hold on – a 14th consecutive success against a French player, in 14 matches. A truly beautiful 14 out of 14, including nine since September 11. He is therefore undefeated in his career against the French, both as a challenger and on the ATP circuit. Yes, you read that right. It must be said that his two victories at the Rennes and Orléans Challengers helped a lot.
In fact, Jacob Fearnley is currently riding a streak of thirteen consecutive victories. And for this, he owes a debt of gratitude to the French Tennis Federation.
