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Wimbledon fines players for swearing, abusing rackets and unsportsmanlike conduct
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 9 – Wimbledon organizers introduced fines to uphold sportsmanship and respect, targeting swearing and racket abuse during matches this year, aiming to preserve tournament decorum.
- The All England Club released an updated list on Wednesday detailing fines against Wimbledon players for misconduct during the tournament.
- The fines stemmed from infractions such as verbal abuse, unsportsmanlike conduct, racket or equipment abuse, and audible obscenities reported throughout late June and early July.
- Henry Patten, the 2024 men's doubles champion, received the largest fine of $12,500 on June 29 for alleged verbal abuse at an off-site practice ground, while several players including Elena Pridankina and Amanda Anisimova were fined for unsportsmanlike behavior.
- Seven men and eight women have been fined, with total women's fines reaching $29,500 and the highest single women's fine at $5,000; Colton Smith was fined $2,000 for racket abuse.
- Patten has filed an appeal against his fine, which he disclosed to local media, and the appeal process will occur after the tournament concludes.
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Wimbledon fines players for swearing, abusing rackets and unsportsmanlike conduct
Tennis players at Wimbledon have been racking up fines for swearing too loudly, unsportsmanlike conduct and “abuse of rackets or equipment.”
The tennis players in Wimbledon have been accumulating fines for uttering high-denominational curses, engaging in anti-sports conduct, and engaging against their rackets or equipment during one tantrum.
Wimbledon fines players for swearing, abusing rackets, unsportsmanlike conduct
LONDON — Tennis players at Wimbledon have been racking up fines for swearing too loudly, unsportsmanlike conduct and “abuse of rackets or equipment.” An updated list of fines released Wednesday by the All England Club showed that 2024 men’s doubles champion Henry Patten received the biggest fine — $12,500 — in the category of verbal abuse. The British player and doubles partner Harri Heliovaara won their their first Grand Slam title a year ago a…
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