Overview
- Moutet entered the main draw as a lucky loser after Holger Rune’s withdrawal and upset world No. 14 Daniil Medvedev 1-6, 6-4, 6-4 in Friday’s quarterfinals.
- He was defeated 6-4, 6-3 by 13th-ranked Alex de Minaur in Saturday’s ATP 500 semifinal.
- The journey from qualifying exit to semifinalist guarantees Moutet a career-best entry into the ATP top 50 on Monday.
- He battled severe heat, cramps and a lengthy weather delay during his 2-hour-25-minute win over Medvedev, demonstrating tactical variety and endurance.
- Moutet will open his Masters 1000 campaign in Toronto with a first-round match against American Jenson Brooksby.