French challenger Corentin Moutet faces a steep penalty after swearing seven times in a live BBC interview. The ATP Tour imposed a $40,000 fine, the maximum for unsportsmanlike conduct at the West London club. Moutet, 27, now bears the brunt of a £32,800 prize‑money loss from the Queen's 2026 event in the London Open tournament season in June 2026 year.

Moutet earned the money after a first‑round win over compatriot Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, then fell to Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the last 16. Following the interview, he posted on Instagram that he was “just joking” and hoped people “didn’t get offended.” The fine cuts sharply into his earnings, stressing the cost of on‑court language for his season earnings and.

The sanction underscores ATP's strict stance on conduct and signals that players must guard their words during media appearances. Moutet's appeal remains pending, but the £30,325 penalty already dents his net prize haul. Fans and sponsors will watch how the Frenchman recovers, as the incident may influence his ranking and confidence heading into the rest of the season for 2026.