Moutet Reaches Mallorca Open Final After Drama

Corentin Moutet reached his first ATP final in over five years after defeating third seed Alex Michelsen 6-4, 7-6(3) at the Mallorca Open. The unseeded Frenchman, last a finalist in Doha 2020, displayed resilience by saving five break points in the second set and dominating the tiebreak. Moutet’s varied tactics, including drop shots and lobs, helped disrupt Michelsen’s rhythm. He will face fourth seed Tallon Griekspoor, who beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 6-4, in the final. Moutet's tournament run included overcoming a tense match and umpire dispute to reach the semi-finals, demonstrating his composure. His performance has moved him up 14 spots to No. 69 in the ATP live rankings, with a chance to reach No. 60 if he wins the title.