Tennis Star Danielle Collins Accuses French Player of Flirting, He Denies Claims
American tennis star Danielle Collins has sparked controversy by alleging that French tennis player Corentin Moutet flirted with her over social media before unfollowing her. The incident unfolded during an interview at the Miami Open, where Collins shared details of the alleged interaction, prompting a swift and firm denial from Moutet.
Collins' Allegations of Flirting and Unfollowing
During an interview with Tennis Channel's Steve Weissman, Collins, 32, recounted an encounter with Moutet on a practice court. "He was shouting at you, he was cat-calling you," Weissman began, to which Collins added, "I basically said to him: 'If you're going to be flirting with me like that, you're going to have to get a bigger serve.'" Collins further claimed that Moutet, who is listed as 5-foot-11, unfollowed her after she described herself as a "no short kings zone" in her dating profile, a reference to her preference for taller men.
Collins elaborated, stating that Moutet later messaged her, asking if she saw his match and the big serves he was hitting. "He slid back into the DMs last night asking me if I saw his match and all the big serves that he was hitting," she said during the interview, which was broadcast on March 22, 2026. This allegation has drawn significant attention in the tennis community, given Collins' previous viral moments, including her brutally honest dating profile that went viral in 2025.
Moutet's Forceful Denial and Counterclaims
Corentin Moutet, 26, who ranks No. 347 in the world, quickly responded to Collins' claims on social media platform X. In a post replying to a clip of the interview, Moutet wrote, "How can I unfollow you when I never followed you?" He accused Collins of fabricating the story for media attention, stating, "Tennis Channel how can you let someone say BS like this on TV. You followed me, you asked me for mixed (doubles). And I've never even followed you."
Moutet went further, criticizing Collins for allegedly manufacturing drama. "You ready to say anything so people talks about you," he wrote. "You should learn how to love yourself so you won't have to do stupid things for people loves." His response highlights a stark disagreement over the facts, with Moutet insisting that any interaction was initiated by Collins, possibly as a request for mixed doubles partnership.
Background on Collins' Viral Dating Profile
This incident follows Collins' rise to viral fame in late 2025 after her dating profile was leaked online. In it, she expressed a desire to become a "trad wife" (traditional wife) and have children soon, while explicitly ruling out short men. "If you're going to lie about your height just leave me the f*** alone. This is a no short kings zone," her profile read. Collins, who ended a relationship with tech executive Bryan Kipp in late 2025, has been open about her personal life, even taunting fans during the 2025 Australian Open after eliminating Australian player Destanee Aiava.
The clash between Collins and Moutet adds to the ongoing drama in professional tennis, where personal interactions often spill into public view. As both players continue their careers, this dispute underscores the challenges of navigating social media and media scrutiny in the sport. The tennis world watches closely to see if further developments will emerge from this heated exchange.
