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Wimbledon Hands Out Record $50,000 in Fines as Henry Patten Appeals

Players and observers are questioning the transparency of Wimbledon’s disciplinary procedures as the Championships move into their second week.

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Overview

  • The All England Club imposed $50,000 in cumulative fines on 12 players for code‐of‐conduct violations following the tournament’s first week.
  • Defending men’s doubles champion Henry Patten received the largest penalty of $12,500 for alleged verbal abuse at an off‐site practice and has formally appealed the decision.
  • Frenchman Adrian Mannarino was fined $6,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct and Elena Pridankina received a $5,000 sanction for on‐court behavior.
  • Additional four‐figure fines were handed out for audible obscenities, racket or equipment abuse and various acts of unsportsmanlike conduct.
  • This year’s first‐week total more than doubles the $20,000 levied in 2024 and has fueled debate over fairness and procedural clarity in Wimbledon’s disciplinary framework.