French tennis player Corentin Moutet has denied claims made by Danielle Collins following a public exchange during the Miami Open.
The controversy began when Collins, speaking to the Tennis Channel, alleged that Moutet had been “flirting” with her before their match.
During the interview, broadcaster Steve Weisman said: “He was yelling at you, he was berating you, he was saying, ‘Let me go,'”
Collins responded by describing her reaction: “I said, ‘If you’re going to flirt with me like that, you’re going to have to get a bigger serve. Some people think it’s because of height, some people think it’s because of personality, but really it results from a big forehand and a big serve.”
She also claimed that Moutet had contacted her privately and said that he “messaged me and then unfollowed me,” and later “came back into the DMs last night,” according to her comments.
Moutet later dismissed the allegations on social media, writing on “Don’t have to do stuff, @TennisChannel is a good sports reporter.”
The exchange has gained attention online, adding to off-court headlines during the tournament.
