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Corentin Moutet Alleges Death Threats During Open d’Aix-en-Provence Match

French tennis player criticizes ATP for lack of action after opponent Pavel Kotov's alleged on-court threats, raising concerns over player safety and conduct enforcement.

Corentin Moutet la semaine passée au tournoi de Madrid.
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Overview

  • Corentin Moutet claims opponent Pavel Kotov threatened to kill him during their first-round match at the Open d’Aix-en-Provence, reportedly saying, 'Next time you come to the net, I will kill you.'
  • The match was interrupted by nightfall and completed the following day, with Moutet winning 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 in a tense atmosphere.
  • Moutet publicly condemned the ATP for failing to issue a warning to Kotov, questioning the organization's enforcement of its code of conduct.
  • Following the incident, Moutet was eliminated in the round of 16 by American Reilly Opelka in straight tiebreak sets, 7-6, 7-6.
  • The controversy adds to Moutet's recent turbulent period, including a racket-smashing exit at the Madrid Masters and a coaching split with Petar Popovic after just two months.