Moutet Clashes with Chilean Fans in Intense Match Against Tabilo

By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday, March 21, 2025

Corentin Moutet is no stranger to the spotlight, and on Friday, he found himself at the center of a heated showdown with fans during his second-round clash against Alejandro Tabilo. The electrifying atmosphere only fueled the drama.

The excitement reached a boiling point late in the second set when Moutet reacted to what he perceived as an offensive comment from the audience. Despite his appeals to the umpire for support, Moutet found himself penalized, losing a set point that allowed Tabilo to draw even at one set apiece after leading 5-3, 40-30 at that moment.

Drama unfolds in Miami 🫣 #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/AhXu2E3kGY

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 21, 2025

The intensity escalated with Moutet continuing to voice his concerns to the umpire. In a twist of fate, he was also penalized a complete game at the start of the following set. However, demonstrating resilience, Moutet made a spirited comeback, breaking back to even the score at 5-5, yet it wasn’t enough as Tabilo ultimately secured the victory.

Miraculous Moutet 🙌 @moutet99 brings a cheeky flair to the game. #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/XGo5tE1y46

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 21, 2025

Tabilo walked away with a hard-fought 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 victory. The mystery surrounding Moutet’s reaction to the crowd lingers on… stay tuned for updates!