SUMMARY
- French tennis player Corentin Moutet's behavior at the ATP Buenos Aires 2024 qualifiers has caused a stir.
- Moutet's choice to drink Pepsi during the match instead of water surprised spectators and raised questions about his on-court conduct.
French tennis player Corentin Moutet’s conduct at the qualifiers for the ATP Buenos Aires 2024 has left fans bewildered. Despite facing defeat in the first round against Mariano Navone, Moutet managed to grab attention for all the wrong reasons. Navone secured a decisive victory, advancing to the next round with a scoreline of 5-7, 6-2, 6-2.
However, it was Corentin Moutet who made headlines for his unconventional behavior on the court, ‘Guillermo Vilas.’ During the match, Moutet surprised spectators by ordering a 1.5-liter bottle of Pepsi and flaunting it to the crowd as if it were a trophy. This unexpected choice over water in the scorching Argentinean heat raised eyebrows.
Later, Moutet confessed that turning to the fizzy drink was a last resort. However, he had revealed earlier that he made attempts to recover from recurring injuries by cutting Pepsi out of his diet, which was quite a paradox.
@pepsi i counted on you today
You were my last chance to survive this heat 🥲@pepsi is the new water ? https://t.co/GIs8jiB0FO— Corentin Moutet (@moutet99) February 10, 2024
In addition to his Pepsi preference, Moutet’s emotional outbursts further showcased his ill behavior. He engaged in a heated argument with a spectator mid-game, displaying visible discontent. Furthermore, during a break in play, Moutet summoned a physiotherapist for medical assistance. However, upon the arrival of the medical staff, he refused treatment, leaving many perplexed by his initial call for help.
Je comprends le besoin pour toi dans un effort énorme mais promouvoir le truc comme si c’était la “nouvelle eau”.. pas le meilleur exemple à donner imo haha
— Pαul (@JustFedererFan) February 10, 2024
Moutet’s erratic on-court behavior not only overshadowed his efforts against Mariano Navone but also drew widespread criticism from fans and commentators alike. His actions during the match have sparked speculation regarding the factors influencing his decisions, reflecting a departure from the norms of a sportsperson’s conduct.
Corentin Moutet’s post-match reflections
In a tennis world often dominated by routine and discipline, Corentin Moutet stands as a colorful outlier, known for his unpredictable antics both on and off the court. Despite his absence from this year’s Australian Open due to injury, the 24-year-old French player has once again captured attention with his unorthodox behavior at the Argentina Open qualifiers.
Taking to social media platform X after the match, Moutet issued an apology for throwing in the towel too early. In his tweet, he expressed disappointment at his body’s failure to compete and acknowledged attempting unconventional methods, such as drinking Pepsi, in a bid to continue playing.
In his post, he stated, “Thought I was ready to compete but my body left me at 7/5 2/1… Tried everything to fight until the end but wasn’t enough.” He admitted that he went against his resolution by drinking Pepsi, which he had left for his own good since last year.
Thought I was ready to compete but my body left me at 7/5 2/1…
Tried everything to fight until the end but wasn’t enough
(Even tried pepsi 😂thing that I didn’t drink since a year maybe 😂)Still in the process to come back 100%
It takes time
But I practice good so my time will…— Corentin Moutet (@moutet99) February 10, 2024
He further shared, “Still in the process of coming back 100%. It takes time. But I practice well so my time will come for sure.” Despite setbacks and tennis fans’ disapproval of his behavior, Moutet remains optimistic about his recovery and future performances, thanking his supporters for their unwavering backing.