Tennis bad boy tries to quit US Open match... but umpire says he can't
A US Open match ended in bizarre fashion after a confused umpire tried to tell a player he could not retire as he tried to quit his match.
TL;DR
- Corentin Moutet retired from his US Open first-round match against Dane Sweeny due to a wrist injury.
- The umpire initially prevented Moutet from retiring, stating he needed a physio's assessment.
- A supervisor intervened, and Moutet's retirement was eventually accepted.
- Moutet cited a long-standing wrist injury that has bothered him since last year.
- Moutet discussed his 'bad boy' reputation and his struggles with learning how to lose.
- Dane Sweeny advanced to the second round and mentioned his own physical 'battle scars' from the match.