France's Corentin Moutet has faced a significant financial setback after being fined $40,000 (£30,325) for unsportsmanlike conduct during a live BBC television interview. The 27-year-old tennis player received the maximum penalty from the ATP Tour for swearing seven times while discussing his performance at the Queen's Club in west London.

Moutet's fine nearly consumes his prize money of approximately £32,800, which he earned for reaching the second round of the ATP 500 event. His first-round victory against compatriot Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard was overshadowed by his inappropriate language in the post-match interview.

During the live broadcast, Moutet expressed his feelings after Mpetshi Perricard saved a match point with a remarkable 142mph serve. Despite being warned by the interviewer not to repeat an expletive, he continued to use it multiple times, leading to a premature end of the interview. Clare Balding, the presenter, later apologized for the language used.

Following the incident, Moutet took to Instagram, claiming he was "just joking" and hoped he hadn’t offended anyone. His history of disciplinary actions includes being defaulted from the 2022 Adelaide International for swearing at an umpire and being dropped by the French Tennis Federation (FFT) for not exhibiting "exemplary behaviour". Moutet has appealed the fine, seeking to overturn the ATP's decision.