Corentin Moutet, the last Frenchman at Roland-Garros beaten by Jannik Sinner on Sunday, savored his lovely run at the French Grand Slam which ignited the public for a week.
He came out with honors after three rounds on cloud nine. Corentin Moutet’s great adventure at Roland-Garros ended on Sunday in the round of 16 against the Italian Jannik Sinner (2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-1). The Frenchman’s inspirations were not enough despite the victory of the first set which ignited the public a little more, fully committed to his cause during the first three rounds. “I arrived on the field believing in myself, being convinced that I could win,” he confided. “I couldn’t do better. That will be for next time. In any case, it was a pleasure to be able to play on all these big courts at Roland-Garros.”
“I didn’t take any bookings for four matches, which doesn’t happen often!”
He leaves The Parisian Grand Slam with the satisfaction of having left a new image to the spectators. “I want to keep lots of things,” he says. “Already, the memories, even if we shouldn’t be satisfied with that: it’s a round of 16 in a Grand Slam; for the very best, it’s routine,” he recalls. “I beat good players, I played good matches, I held on physically, I had a good level of concentration. I didn’t take any warnings during four matches, which doesn’t happen to me not often! There are lots of good things. I’m also happy to have been able to change the image that people have of me, because they only know us on the ground. my team. It’s a beautiful but complicated adventure.”
“There was a lot of kindness, a lot of love, a lot of super healthy things during this week, I discovered a different audience.
“I hope people discovered me in a different form. It’s only good news for the future.”
The Ile-de-France resident looks forward to what comes next with appetite. “My ranking is going up, I’m gradually getting closer to the ranking (it’s currently 79th, Editor’s note) that I had before my injury (he was 51st at the time of his operation on his left wrist), it’s a goal, that takes time,” he emphasizes. “I’m happy to get closer. It’ll make my job easier: I’ll finally be able to play the biggest tournaments, play better players every week, that’s what helps me progress too. I’ve done three good matches. There are still things on which I need to improve, a lot of things, that’s a good sign.
“I’m motivated for the rest of the season, which is still long, there are two Grand Slam tournaments left (Wimbledon and US Open) and lots of other tournaments. I need to rest a little. I’ve done a lot to qualify for the Olympics It was not recommended for my body but there are priorities. There is a great program awaiting me: Wimbledon, I love playing on grass, the Olympic Games in Paris. , only good things. I’m going to rest a little and get back to work quickly.”
