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Corentin Moutet swears during live BBC interview at Queen's

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 5:45 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Corentin Moutet swears during live BBC interview at Queen's

Summary

Corentin Moutet swore seven times during a live interview with BBC at the Queen's tournament after defeating Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-7 (5-7) 6-4 7-6 (7-5). The interview quickly went off-script as Moutet reacted to Mpetshi Perricard's performance, leading presenter Jenny Drummond to apologize multiple times. Moutet later addressed the incident on Instagram, indicating he was joking and hoped viewers were not offended. Following similar past behavior, Moutet is likely to face disciplinary action from the ATP Tour. His history includes being defaulted from the 2022 Adelaide International for swearing at an umpire.

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By the Numbers

•Moutet swore seven times in a live BBC interview.
•He defeated Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard after a closely contested match.
•The interview was cut short due to his language.
•Moutet has faced past disciplinary actions for similar behavior.

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What they're saying

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Corentin Moutet says he "hopes you guys didn't get offended" after swearing seven times in a live BBC television interview at Queen's.
— Yahoo Sports