Djokovic Penalized For Wimbledon Final Temper Tantrum

Novak Djokovic has been fined $8,000 after smashing his racket against a net post during Sunday’s men’s singles final at Wimbledon.

The All England Lawn Tennis Club has confirmed the 36-year-old has been hit with the penalty, which equates to approximately £6,117, for “racket abuse” during his defeat by Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz.

Djokovic allowed his frustration to become visible after failing to break Alcaraz and subsequently losing his own service game during the decisive fifth set of a captivating match on Centre Court.

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Umpire Fergus Murphy, who had previously reprimanded the Serbian for a time violation, swiftly issued a warning for a code violation.

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“[It] was frustration,” Djokovic stated later. “I had break points in the second game. Yeah, just tough, tough couple of points. He played exceptionally to break my serve, which was enough to secure the fifth.

Djokovic’s disappointment intensified as the 20-year-old world number one took full advantage to clinch a 1-6 7-6 (6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 triumph after four hours and 42 minutes.

In the process, he deprived his esteemed adversary a 24th grand slam title and an eighth at Wimbledon.