Moutet loses almost all prize money for swearing on BBC TV

Corentin Moutet, a French tennis player, has been fined $40,000 for swearing seven times during a live BBC television interview. The fine will significantly reduce his prize money from the Queen's tournament. Moutet's outburst has resulted in him losing almost all of his earnings from the event. The substantial penalty reflects the severity with which tennis authorities view instances of foul language on live television.

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