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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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John Pye

Moutet's underarm serve seals Australian Open first-round win

Australian Open Tennis - (AAP IMAGE)

Corentin Moutet sliced in an underarm serve on match point and sealed his first-round victory at the Australian Open on Sunday when Tristan Schoolkate floated his forehand return too long.

The crowd at Kia Arena booed loudly but the No. 32-seeded Moutet didn't flinch, later saying he did what he needed to do to complete the 6-4, 7-6 (1), 6-3 win.

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