Novak Djokovic has been fined US$US 8,000 ($A11,750) after smashing his racket in opposition to a internet put up throughout the males’s singles remaining at Wimbledon.
The All England Lawn Tennis Club has confirmed the 36-year-old has been hit with the penalty for “racquet abuse” throughout his defeat by Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz.
Djokovic allowed his frustration to indicate after failing to interrupt Alcaraz after which shedding his personal service sport throughout the decisive fifth set of Sunday’s enthralling contest on Centre Court.
Umpire Fergus Murphy, who had earlier pulled up the Serbian for a time violation, instantly issued a warning for a code violation.
Djokovic’s disappointment grew because the 20-year-old world No.1 took full benefit to seal victory after 4 hours and 42 minutes.
In the method, he denied his illustrious opponent a twenty fourth grand slam title and an eighth at Wimbledon.
Djokovic however acquired PS1.175m ($A2.26 m) in prize cash as runner-up.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
