Corentin Moutet survived a tight first‑round duel at Queen’s Club, edging compatriot Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6‑7(5‑7) 6‑4 7‑6(7‑5) over two days. The 27‑year‑old burst into profanity after Perricard saved a match point with a 142 mph second serve, then repeated the expletive three more times when presenter Jenny Drummond asked him to stop. The BBC interview was cut short.

Drummond apologized, yet Moutet swore three additional times as she tried to continue, prompting presenter Clare Balding to issue a second apology. The Frenchman later posted the censored clip on Instagram, writing he was “just joking” and hoping viewers weren’t offended. This isn’t his first disciplinary incident; he was defaulted at the 2022 Adelaide International and lost French Tennis Federation funding after a similar outburst.

The ATP Tour is expected to levy a ATP fine on Moutet for breaching broadcast conduct rules, adding to his recent disciplinary record. A sanction could dent his earnings and affect his world‑ranking push, as he sits at No. 36 and aims to cement a place in the top‑30. The episode underscores growing scrutiny of player behaviour on live TV.