Corentin Moutet expressed anger following public remarks made by Danielle Collins about his alleged unsuccessful attempts at flirting. Collins, serving as a commentator at the Miami Open due to an injury, shifted her focus away from tennis analysis over the weekend.
The 32-year-old American, sidelined with an injury, has been providing insights through the Tennis Channel during the Miami tournament. However, her commentary stirred controversy on Sunday when she highlighted an incident involving French player Moutet.
Ranked No.33 globally, Moutet defeated Tomas Machac on Saturday, but it was the pre-match events that caught Collins’ attention. During a segment on the Tennis Channel, she disclosed an interaction with Moutet where he was reportedly making flirtatious comments towards her.
Regarding the incident, Collins recounted that she responded to Moutet by humorously mentioning the need for a stronger serve if he intended to flirt with her. She further explained that while some may attribute flirting to height or personality, in her opinion, it comes down to tennis skills like powerful forehands and serves.
When asked if Moutet’s performance in the match influenced her opinion, Collins indicated that she still believed he needed to demonstrate more to catch her interest. Despite being listed at 5’11, Moutet was supposed to compete against the top seed Jannik Sinner. Nevertheless, he took the time to react strongly to Collins’ narrative on Sunday.
Moutet disputed Collins’ account, denying allegations of unfollowing her on social media and criticizing the Tennis Channel for allowing such statements to be broadcast. He emphasized the importance of self-acceptance and discouraged attention-seeking behaviors.
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