Overview
- Corentin Moutet retired from his first‑round US Open match while two sets down and 0-3 in the third after earlier smashing his racket and receiving a code violation.
- The chair umpire initially refused to accept Moutet’s handshake retirement because he had not been examined by the on‑court physiotherapist, prompting a match supervisor and physio to be called before the withdrawal was accepted.
- Moutet told reporters the retirement was caused by a persistent wrist problem dating back to Vienna last year and said he had rested through Cincinnati in an attempt to recover.
- Australian Dane Sweeny was awarded the win and advances to the second round to play Lorenzo Musetti.
- Tournament rules that require medical verification before first‑round retirements exist to deter intentional underperformance because of large first‑round payouts, and Moutet’s history of theatrical conduct and recent fines has heightened attention on how officials handle such exits.