The US Open has ended the tournament with a hefty fine bill. Organizers have collected about $112,500 as a result of 20 violations of the Grand Slam Code of Conduct. The violations ranged from breaking rackets and misusing equipment to unsportsmanlike behavior and on-court arguments.
One of the largest fines, $20 , was imposed on Argentine Luisina Giovannini, while Corentin Moutet was fined $15 for equipment abuse and dress code violations.
Italian Luciano Darderi was fined $10,000 after he repeatedly smashed his racket on the court. Among the other players penalized was Terence Atmane, who was fined $7,500 for verbally threatening the tournament's physiotherapist.
Even champion Aryna Sabalenka did not escape the fine. The Belarusian was penalized $7,500 after breaking her racket following her loss in the final to Elena Rybakina.
Also on the list of tennis players fined are Arthur Fils and Belinda Bencic, with $5 each. A US Open where, in addition to the spectacle on the court, the tennis players also lost a considerable amount of money due to discipline.
