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Wimbledon Imposes $50,000 in Fines on 12 Players for Code Breaches

Officials have publicly detailed sanctions aimed at enforcing Wimbledon’s conduct code through penalties for verbal abuse, racket damage or mistreatment of officials.

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Overview

  • Twelve players received fines totaling $50,000 after the tournament’s first week for various conduct violations.
  • British doubles player Henry Patten was hit with the largest penalty of $12,500 for verbally abusing staff during a practice session.
  • Adrian Mannarino incurred a $6,000 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct in his second-round match.
  • Tiered sanctions ranged from $2,000 to $5,000 and covered offences including racket damage, audible obscenities and abuse of officials.
  • Published fines reinforce the All England Club’s reliance on financial deterrents and follow precedents set by past sanctions on high-profile players.