Wimbledon fines players for swearing, abusing rackets and unsportsmanlike conduct
Amanda Anisimova, who plays top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals on Thursday, picked up a 4,000 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct during her fourth-round victory over Linda Noskova. French doubles player Theo Arribage was fined 7,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct during his second-round loss on Saturday, and next highest was compatriot Adrian Mannarino's 6,000 fine, also for unsportsmanlike conduct during his second-round win last week. Thus far, seven men have been fined; their total is 36,000. The total for the eight women who have been fined so far is 29,500. The highest single fine on the women's side is 5,000 – imposed on Elena Pridankina for unsportsmanlike conduct during the singles qualifying tournament in late June. Chloe Paquet, Hailey Baptiste, and men's players Alex Bolt and Zizou Bergs were all handed fines for audible obscenity. Colton Smith of the United States was fined 2,000 for abuse of rackets or equipment.
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