Corentin Moutet swears during BBC interview following Queen’s match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:29 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 4:29 PMYahoo Sports — BBC forced to apologise as French tennis star drops F-bomb seven times in live TV interview at Queen’s
"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.
"Corentin Moutet repeatedly swore during his post-match interview on Tuesday
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 4:29 PMBBC forced to apologise as French tennis star drops F-bomb seven times in live TV interview at Queen’s
Corentin Moutet repeatedly swore during his post-match interview on Tuesday
- Sky Sports—Moutet faces fine after swearing seven times during Queen's interview
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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