French Open 2024: Everything to Know About ATP Star Corentin Moutet’s Father and His Long-Lasting Love for Tennis

Corentin Moutet’s current destination on the ATP Tour is the French Open’s third round. But his dazzling trick shots and aggressive playing style have captivated fans since his debut in 2017. But who is the inspirational figure behind the former World No. 51? Well, it is none other than his father, Rodolphe Moutet. But who is Rodolphe, and does he share the same connection to tennis as his son?

Interestingly, Corentin Moutet’s love for tennis began at the tender age of three! And walking along with him through this path was an ever-supportive figure in his life, Rodolphe Moutet, his father, who introduced tennis to his son at such an early age. Together, they played tennis since the son’s childhood, and in this way, Rodolphe intrigued Moutet to keep his passion for tennis alive as he grew up. 

Much like his son, Rodolphe Moutet himself shares the same deep connection with tennis and has been the former coach at the Tennis Club de Paris. Motet made sure to give Corentin all the support and coaching that he needed as he grew up and gradually moved ahead in his career. Although not much is known about his father’s tennis adventures, beyond tennis, Rodolphe has an interest in another arena.

Rodolphe Moutet is the proud owner of a restaurant in Paris! However, even after moving away from tennis, Moutet’s constant guidance to his son has helped him dream of achieving even greater heights in tennis. Although Corentin Moutet remained away from tennis for most of 2023 owing to his injuries, his goal remained firm in his head. 

But, currently, he is back in form. After having a massive run to the semifinals of both the Chile Open and Challenger Napoli, IT, he is doing his best in the French Open as well. He has already swept past Nicolas Jarry and Alexander Shevchenko, and it seems like he is moving in the right direction towards fulfilling his dream.

Corentin Moutet discusses the “main goal” of his career

An ardent admirer of the King of Clay, Corentin Moutet has played multiple times in his home ground, Paris. But sadly, he has never moved ahead of the third round. However, that has not dampened his spirits, as he clearly stated his career goals. “The main goal in my career is to retire with as few regrets as possible. I want to find a balance between the professional circuit and my private life,” the French tennis pro revealed.

Apart from his tennis-playing father, Moutet’s family extends to his mother, Alexandra, a brother (Maxence), and a sister named Charlotte. Further talking about his goals and family, he said, “Although my dream since I was a child has always been to win a Grand Slam tournament. Not because it makes me more popular. But because I want to experience the emotions that come with it. And as well as make my family and friends proud.”

Corentin Moutet is now focused on performing his best at Roland Garros. And the tennis world waits to see how he navigates in the match, armed with his father’s guidance and support.