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'I'll kill you...' - Corentin Moutet alleges death threat from Pavel Kotov in ATP Challenger clash that ended with no handshake

The two ATP players faced off against each other in the first round of the tournament, and this controversy unfolded after the game was suspended at 5-5 in the third and final set on the night due to light.

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Moutet Accuses Kotov of Verbal Threat in Match

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Tennis star player Corentin Moutet has recently made accusations against his opponent Pavel Kotov of threatening to kill him during their riveting clash on the ongoing ATP Challenger Tour. The two ATP players faced off against each other in the first round of the tournament, and this controversy unfolded after the game was suspended at 5-5 in the third and final set on the night due to light.

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Moutet has alleged that his opponent has threatened to kill him one day. The 26-year-old star player further shared this controversy on social media, with fans supporting him and lashing out at Pavel Kotov's act. The tennis fraternity strongly demanded Kotov's ban from ATP tours after his recent comments on the Challenger Tour.

"Next time you come to the net, I'll kill you. One day someone will kill you. Not even a warning; apparently those words are allowed on the court. If you don’t want me to get involved, why are you not doing your job?"  There wasn’t even a warning. Apparently, those words are allowed in court. How do you expect me not to get involved if you don’t do your job?," Moutet wrote on X on Wednesday night. He also tagged the ATP Tour in the post. 

Corentin Moutet is once again in controversy in ATP tours

Meanwhile, Corentin Moutet defeated Pavel Kotov with a scoreline of 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 in the ATP Challenger Tour match. Moutet has had a great start to the match as he wins the opening set with his breathtaking performance. However, he failed to continue his form in the second set, with his opponent winning it to level up the game. However, the Frenchman staged his remarkable comeback in the third and final set to storm into the next round of the prestigious tournament.

Moutet burst into a wild celebration after winning the game, and there was no handshake between these two tennis players. It's worth noting that Moutet is no stranger to controversy during his matches, having been involved in many arguments with his opponents and umpires in his previous encounters.

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