Corentin Moutet hit with huge fine for deliberately swearing in Queen's interview

France's Corentin Moutet
France's Corentin MoutetREUTERS / Jaimi Joy

Corentin Moutet has been hit with a heavy fine for deliberately swearing during an on-court interview at Queen's Club.

The controversial French player said the 'F-word' seven times during a BBC interview following his first-round win over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.

Moutet initially swore unintentionally when asked about Mpetshi Perricard's massive serve, saying: "When he hits me at 142, I was like f***!"

He was warned by the interviewer to watch his language, to which a grinning Moutet uttered a further three expletives.

One final chance was given to Moutet, until he deliberately said "f*** f*** f***" three more times and the interview was cut short.

The ATP announced on Friday that Moutet has been hit with a $40,000 fine for "unsportsmanlike conduct" and "use of profane language during his post-match interview."

Moutet is planning to appeal the fine according to the ATP's rules.

He earned around £33,000 for reaching the second round, meaning the punishment has erased a significant chunk of his prize money for the week.

It equates to more than 90 per cent of his prize money, or around £4,300 per swear word used.

Moutet was eliminated in round two by Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in straight sets.

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