Corentin Moutet is fined almost all of his prize money at Queen’s Club after swearing during a live post-match interview on BBC Television. Multiple outlets report that the French player used profanity seven times following his first-round victory over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, with the “F-word” cited in accounts of the broadcast. The BBC reports that the fine is $40,000, applied after the incident occurred on television.
Sky Sports and Sky News both describe the punishment as Moutet losing nearly all of his Queen’s prize money as a result of his conduct in the interview. Yahoo Sports similarly highlights that the profanity took place during his live BBC interview after the match. While the coverage focuses on the sanction and the number of times he swore, details such as any further disciplinary appeal are not included in the provided reports. The incident centers on his post-match remarks during a televised interview at the tournament.