Wimbledon fines players for swearing, abusing rackets and unsportsmanlike conduct
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.
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- USA Today
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