Davidovich Fokina Takes First Set Against Moutet at Queen's Club

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina moved a step closer to securing a quarter-final spot at the Queen's Club Championships after winning the first set against Corentin Moutet on Thursday. The Spanish player overcame a slow start, losing the opening game, before regaining control to clinch the set with a decisive hold of serve.

In the final game of the set, Davidovich Fokina surged to a 40-0 lead. Moutet fought back to win two consecutive points, but a critical forehand error from the Frenchman handed the break back to the Spaniard and sealed the set. The match, currently underway on June 18, 2026, remained in progress with Davidovich Fokina holding the early advantage.

Both players were competing for a place in the quarter-finals of the prestigious grass-court tournament, which serves as a key warm-up event for Wimbledon. Davidovich Fokina's aggressive baseline play and ability to capitalize on Moutet's unforced errors proved decisive in the opening set.