Moutet penalized for delaying play during Miami Open match

Corentin Moutet's match at the Miami Open turned chaotic as he clashed with the crowd while playing against Alejandro Tabilo. Moutet was frustrated with fans cheering for Tabilo, and he paused the game, demanding that one spectator be removed. This delay earned Moutet two penalties. He first received a point violation for slowing down the match, which automatically gave Tabilo the second set. The situation escalated during the break when Moutet continued to argue with officials. The chair umpire then punished him with a game violation for using inappropriate language. Despite his troubles, Moutet returned to play but ultimately lost the match 5-7, 6-3, 7-5. Tabilo, cheered on by his fans, celebrated the victory. He will face fifth seed Casper Ruud in the next round. Other notable players like Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas also advanced, while big names such as Nick Kyrgios and Carlos Alcaraz were eliminated early from the tournament.