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Paul vs. Moutet: Lyon Open Quarterfinal Showdown
23 Oct
Summary
- Tommy Paul faces Corentin Moutet in Lyon Open quarterfinal.
- Paul leads head-to-head series 2-0 against Moutet.
- Paul is the fourth seed, Moutet is playing on home soil.
Fourth seed Tommy Paul will face Corentin Moutet in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Lyon Open. This match is scheduled for Friday at the LDLC Arena in Lyon, France. Paul secured his spot in the last eight by defeating Benjamin Bonzi in a three-set battle, notably not losing a service game.
Moutet earned his place in the quarterfinals through two demanding victories on home courts. He overcame seventh seed Ugo Humbert in a deciding-set tiebreak and then defeated Felix Balshaw. Moutet will now aim to upset the higher-ranked Paul.
In their previous encounters, Paul holds a 2-0 advantage over Moutet. He defeated the Frenchman during the 2024 Paris Olympics and earlier this year in Delray Beach. Paul is predicted to have the edge in this matchup due to his aggressive playstyle.
