US EditionControversial Scenes as Daniil Medvedev Wildly Flings Racket & Water Bottle in Frustration After Citi DC Open Loss to Corentin Moutet
WASHINGTON, D.C., JUL 25 – Corentin Moutet advanced to the semifinals after defeating 8th seed Daniil Medvedev in three sets despite cramps and heat, marking his eighth top-20 victory, officials said.
- Daniil Medvedev lost his quarterfinal match to Corentin Moutet at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C., on July 25, 2025.
- The loss followed Medvedev's struggles this year, including early exits at Grand Slams and a runners-up finish at Halle, marking a difficult stretch since his 2023 Rome title.
- During the dramatic match, Medvedev won the first set 6-1, but Moutet rallied to claim the next two sets 6-4, 6-4, battling cramps and challenging conditions.
- After the loss, Medvedev visibly frustrated, hurled racquets and a metal water bottle repeatedly, earning boos, while Moutet lay on the court absorbing the moment.
- The defeat pushed Moutet into the semifinals, marking his eighth top-20 win and entry into the ATP top 50, while Medvedev emphasized working hard to regain form ahead of the U.S. Open.
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