MELBOURNE – Frenchman Corentin Moutet says he collapsed in the shower 45 minutes before his Australian Open third-round match, with everything going “black”. The 25-year-old admitted there was “a bit of panic” but he composed himself and took the court on Jan 18 against American teenager Learner Tien.

Worrying claims from Corentin Moutet that he fainted before his match, Alex de Minaur shows his fighting spirit, and America's next generation announce themselves to the world. Here are the five quick hits from day seven of the Australian Open.

French tennis player Corentin Moutet says he fainted in the shower just 45 minutes before walking out to play Learner Tien at the Australian Open. Moutet lost his third-round clash against 19-year-old American qualifier Tien in straight sets, 7-6 (12-10), 6-3, 6-3 at Show Court Arena on Saturday.

Corentin Moutet will not be in Melbourne for the second week. The Frenchman, who had beaten Popyrin and Krueger in his first two rounds, was unable

Learner Tien, 19, beats Corentin Moutet while Gael Monfils, 38, defeats fourth seed Taylor Fritz to reach the Australian Open fourth round.

Teenage qualifier Learner Tien said it was "pretty crazy" after becoming the youngest man to reach the Australian Open fourth round since Rafael Nadal in 2005 when he overcame Frenchman Corentin Moutet on Saturday.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner raced to victory at the Australian Open on Saturday to sweep into the last 16 as Iga Swiatek demolished Emma Raducanu.

French veteran Gael Monfils and compatriot Corentin Moutet on Thursday joined countrymen Arthur Fils, Ugo Humbert and Benjamin Bonzi in the last-32 at the Australian Open in Melbourne. Monfils, 38, entered the season's first Grand Slam championships boasting a trophy from the Auckland tournament – the 13th title of his career.

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 18, 2025 Learner Tien of the U.S. in action during his third round match against France's Corentin Moutet REUTERS/Francis ...

Frenchman Corentin Moutet says he collapsed in the shower 45 minutes before his Australian Open third-round match, with everything going "black".

Moutet, playing in his sixth Australian Open, reached the third round for the first time with a four-set win over Mitchell Krueger from the United States. Moutet, 25, who twice served for the ...

American qualifier Learner Tien became the youngest man to reach the Australian Open fourth round in 20 years as he beat an ailing Corentin Moutet 7-6(10) 6-3 6-3 on Saturday, continuing the teenager’s fairytale run at Melbourne Park.