Alexander Bublik sends strongly-worded message to Corentin Moutet after heated Paris clash
NewsThursday, 30 October 2025 at 12:27
Alexander Bublik and Corentin Moutet met at the 2025 Paris Masters, and as expected, there were some fireworks on the court.
Bublik and Moutet met earlier this year at an ATP Challenger event in Phoenix. The Kazakhstani player won the match 2-7, 7-6(4), 7-5 to reach the semi-finals, but the match itself wasn't the main story. The two clashed after the match, almost getting into a fight, after having some disagreements during the match as well.
Now, their paths crossed once again, this time in the second round of the Paris Masters. Moutet referenced their previous meeting ahead of their match in Paris, saying he hoped to send Bublik home with the help of his home crowd.
"We know he is very provocative with the other players, disrespects other tennis players. We have had disagreements in the past because he does not represent my values as an athlete. I will be super motivated to send him home with the help of the crowd."
Ultimately, Bublik was the player who had the last laugh once again. He won the match in two sets, 6-3, 7-5, and after the match, Bublik signed the camera lens with a message that read: "On the way home."
It was clear that his words were aimed at Moutet, who promised to send the Russian-born player home ahead of their match, but instead, it was the Frenchman who left the event early. Bublik was asked about his camera signature and mentioned that he was aware of his opponent's comments ahead of their match.
"Obviously, he spoke too much before the match, and I just had to punish him. I had no other option. Well, he said that he'll do everything to send me home, so it's nice that he lives in Paris - it's not too far with a taxi."
Corentin Moutet responds to Alexander Bublik's fiery comments
During his press conference after the match, Moutet was asked about his opponent's comments. He saw the funny side of it, saying he now lives in Dubai, so his home is not as close as his opponent thought.
"Well, I now live in Dubai."
Moutet was also asked whether he felt some tension ahead of the match, given their previous disagreement. The Frenchman explained that he tried to focus only on himself and his tennis, rather than on their past.
"No. Today I tried to focus on myself. I don't think it was personal. He likes to make fun of players. I don't know what you expect from me. Some people talk; some people don't. I guess he's part of the first category. He loves to verbally clash with people. I don't like that kind of thing."
"When things go beyond words, I know how people behave and I know what kind of character he is apart from the character that is shown in the media. So it's no use talking behind the mic. He's good enough to do that by himself. I'll let him do it."
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