Moutet's joke backfires: fined $40,000 for saying the word 'fuck' seven times in a live interview

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Corentin Moutet continues on his path. The French player is more often known for his eccentricities and controversies rather than for his high level of tennis. The Frenchman, number 36 in the ATP ranking, possesses characteristics in his game that could make him one of the best tennis players in the world, but his mind and mentality are the great opponents he faces every week. Moreover, he tends to make certain gestures and comments that do not help him feel loved in the world of tennis, as seen in his latest action at ATP Queen's 2026.

Corentin Moutet goes overboard in front of the BBC

The Frenchman had won in his debut against his compatriot Giovanni Mpesthi Perricard in a very tight match (6-7(5), 6-4, 7-6(5)), and in the post-match interview, he let slip the swear word 'fuck.' However, in the UK, it is forbidden to say that word on television until 9:00 p.m. In fact, the interviewer asked him not to repeat the word. Nevertheless, Moutet, far from stopping, went on to repeat the word 'fuck' up to seven times, creating an uncomfortable situation in front of the BBC, the British public television.

“I was like ‘fuck’”

“No F bombs please”

“Fuck fuck fuck”

Corentin Moutet is a legend pic.twitter.com/LB79LSs30v

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) June 18, 2026

But the joke has cost the tennis player dearly, as he has been fined $40,000. However, the Frenchman, as reported by journalist Tumaini Carayol, will appeal the decision. In fact, his presence at ATP Queen's almost left him at a loss, as the prize money he obtained after losing in the second round against Alejandro Davidovich (6-4, 6-3) was $43,000. Therefore, he will leave the London tournament with a meager profit of $3,000 after being too clever live in front of all British public television. It remains to be seen if Moutet will learn from what happened or continues to be a free spirit on the ATP circuit.

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