French tennis player Corentin Moutet shocked spectators at the Hamburg Open after pulling down his shorts mid-match, revealing his underwear. The bizarre incident occurred during the first set of his opening-round match against Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, following a missed return.
The 27-year-old, ranked world No. 32, immediately yanked his shorts down to expose black boxers before burying his head in his hands. The crowd reacted with a mix of surprise and laughter, but Moutet quickly composed himself and continued the match.
Despite the unusual outburst, Moutet was unable to secure a win, losing in straight sets to Davidovich Fokina in under two hours. The defeat marks another setback for the Frenchman, who has struggled with form in recent months, winning only three competitive matches since the start of April.
Moutet's recent performances have been disappointing, with early exits at the Italian Open and Madrid Open, both against Spanish opponents. He now faces the French Open with a risk of dropping out of the top 32 rankings, a position he had worked hard to achieve.
Reflecting on his ranking in October 2025, Moutet said: 'I think this ranking better reflects my game. I knew I was capable of it, but today, to be among the top 30 players, you have to fight to play a lot of matches, you need a lot of experience to beat the best players.'
