Carlos Alcaraz vs Corentin Moutet Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | Third Round
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Carlos Alcaraz faces Corentin Moutet at the 2026 Australian Open.
Start date/time:
Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Surface: Outdoor hard
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Carlos Alcaraz vs Corentin Moutet prediction
Carlos Alcaraz continues his quest to clinch the Career Grand Slam this year against Corentin Moutet.
The Spaniard is still moving through the gears in Melbourne and admitted he was surprised by the early level of Yannick Hanfmann in a 7-6 6-3 6-2 win last time out.
Several pundits like Tim Henman and John McEnroe have suggested there are still areas the top seed will need to improve ahead of tougher challenges ahead, but as a six-time major winner he clearly knows what it takes to peak at the key moments.
This first meeting with the maverick Corentin Moutet could well be a lot of fun with both players happy to mix it up and play with flair and variety.
Alcaraz obviously does everything that bit better, although the Frenchman did hit a career high at the end of last year and has come through his first two matches of 2026 without much duress.
The fact the world number one has been pushed to a tie-break in both of his outings at Melbourne Park suggests there’s scope to look at Moutet perhaps nicking a set here too.
It’s worth exploring that if you fancy risking your stake for a greater pay-out, but the obvious call is ‘Alcaraz in three’ given his motivation to end his Australian Open hoodoo, awareness of the need to be efficient with his time on court and the knowledge the spotlight is on his focus in his first tournament since parting with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Corentin Moutet tip: Carlos Alcaraz to win 3-0
