- French tennis player Corentin Moutet was issued a substantial fine, almost his entire prize money from Queen's Club, for using profane language during a live BBC post-match interview.
- Moutet was penalised 40,000 US dollars (£30,248) by the ATP for "unsportsmanlike conduct" after uttering the 'F-word' seven times following his first-round victory.
- The fine represents over 90 per cent of the £33,000 prize money he earned for reaching the second round of the prestigious HSBC Championships.
- Moutet has confirmed his intention to appeal against the fine, in accordance with established ATP rules and procedures.
- In other tournament news, American Brandon Nakashima caused a significant upset by defeating top seed and world number six Alex De Minaur in straight sets, 7-5 6-3.
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