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Corentin Moutet swears during BBC interview following Queen’s match

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Corentin Moutet swears during BBC interview following Queen’s match
Summary

Corentin Moutet faced backlash after using profanity multiple times during a live interview with BBC’s Jenny Drummond following his victory over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard at Queen’s Club. The French tennis player dropped the F-bomb seven times, despite attempts to maintain decorum from Drummond, who apologized to viewers. Moutet's behavior has drawn criticism, with studio presenter Clare Balding calling it chaotic. Following the incident, Moutet is expected to incur a substantial fine from the ATP, likely impacting his earnings from the match. The men’s tournament at Queen’s Club began on Monday.

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  • •Moutet defeated Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in three sets.
  • •The interview featured multiple instances of profanity from Moutet.
  • •BBC presenter Clare Balding and co-host Annabel Croft criticized Moutet's behavior.
  • •Moutet is likely to face a fine from the ATP after the incident.
  • •The men’s tournament at Queen’s Club started on Monday.
Latest Updates
  • 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — ‘F*ck, F*ck, F*ck!’ Tennis Player Defiantly Swears in Post-Match Interview Despite Reporter’s Plea to ‘Keep it Clean’
  • 2:12 PMYahoo Sports — French Tennis Star Corentin Moutet Facing Fines After Dropping F-Bomb Multiple Times During TV interview
  • 6:41 PMYahoo Sports — Corentin Moutet faces fine after expletive-laden interview at Queen’s
  • 4:29 PMYahoo Sports — BBC forced to apologise as French tennis star drops F-bomb seven times in live TV interview at Queen’s
What they're saying
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Foul-mouthed Frenchman Corentin Moutet faces a heavy ATP fine after turning the air blue at Queen’s Club in a shocking live BBC television interview. Interviewer Jenny Drummond had to apologise to tea-time viewers after Moutet said the ‘F’ word an astonishing seven times.

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French tennis player Corentin Moutet had his post-match interview cut short Monday when he repeatedly dropped the f-bomb against the reporter's wishes.

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Foul-mouthed Frenchman Corentin Moutet faces a heavy ATP fine after turning the air blue at Queen's Club in a shocking live television interview.

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