A thrilling first-round encounter between Shang Juncheng and Corentin Moutet at the Madrid Open descended into controversy.
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Early on, Moutet clashed with the umpire after accusing a fan of verbal abuse and demanding their removal. He then claimed a fan spilled water on him mid-point in the third set. Adding to the drama, the Frenchman produced a bizarre moment in the decisive tiebreaker, attempting a foot return after his racquet fell while serving. Moutet ended up losing the marathon 3hr 59min match 6(9)-7, 6-2, 7-6(10) to the Chinese youngster.
“It’s gotta be the longest match I have ever played in my life,” said Shang after his victory. “On clay it was very tough physically against an amazing player like Corentin … It was almost the perfect match for me.”
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you take him you bring him out of the
stadium and he can never come back in
the stadium because that’s unacceptable
to to no I don’t need security I’m not
scared about him just take him out
because it’s
unacceptable w w baby he’s sending me
water
[Applause]
something that happened on the
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0:24 He was right, the cleaning team sprayed water in the court behind him and the water got sprayed on the player as well. But, he thought some fan spilled water on him. In the court behind him and just above the MutuaMordelin board you can see the water sprayed.
Always controversy with this player. A shame as he is very talented.
Click bate. He lost the match fair and square. No more excuses.
Such a brat! Always crying and shouting. Horrible guy.
They didn't even mention how Moutet tried to order a coffee during the match, then got one from a fan. Lavazza, too.
Moutet complaining about unaccepteble behaviour is just hilarious and ironic.😂😂
the main incident in the match: Moutet
It was a great, entertaining match. Say what you want about Moutet, but he’s very entertaining and feisty. 🎾💣
Moutet is Benoit Paire that got shrunk after the wrong washing program.
Seeing him trying to kick the ball is the funniest thing ever
Fortunately the guardian has a bunch of people reporting on tennis that don't know anything about tennis. I was hoping to get a breakdown of the crazy things that happened on the match from someone who barely knows. Thanks guardiana
Shang played so well with calm and sportsmanship
Moutet is what a picture Napolean to have looked like in real life