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Wimbledon player issued eye-watering fine for ‘abusing staff’ over small inconvenience

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Published 14:20 9 Jul 2025 GMT+1

Wimbledon player issued eye-watering fine for ‘abusing staff’ over small inconvenience

Wimbledon hasn't been without its drama

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

It's clear that this year's annual Wimbledon tournament has not been without drama.

With dress-code rule breaks, major game changes and a whole bunch of celebrity appearances, let's just say that Wimbledon has been absolutely full of talking points.

And the latest seems to revolve all around the various fines tennis talent from across the world are being slammed with, with 29-year-old British player, Henry Patten, now landed with a four-figure fine for allegedly 'abusing staff' over a small inconvenience.

Patten, who won the title last year alongside Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara, has been issued with a £9,200 fine after allegedly verbally abusing a member of staff in an incident that took place at an off-site practice court before the tournament began (29 June).

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It's important to note, however, that he has quickly appealed the fine, pointing to 'inaccuracies and procedural failures in the process' and also calling out Wimbledon which 'sought it appropriate to disclose this fine to the media' without indicating his appeal.

British tennis player, Henry Patten, has appeared a £9,200 fine from Wimbledon after an alleged incident of staff 'abuse' (Julian Finney / Staff / Getty Images)
British tennis player, Henry Patten, has appeared a £9,200 fine from Wimbledon after an alleged incident of staff 'abuse' (Julian Finney / Staff / Getty Images)

In a statement, Patten, the world No 3 in doubles, explained that he had spoken to the tournament referee and tournament director regarding last Sunday’s incident.

"On 2 July, I received a letter informing me that I had been fined and on the same day I responded appealing [against] the decision due to inaccuracies and procedural failures in the process," he said.

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"Despite this decision being under appeal, I am disappointed that Wimbledon sought it appropriate to disclose this fine to the media without indicating my appeal, which creates an unfair and inaccurate perception of the incident."

Patten concluded: "At this stage I will merely say that I do not believe that there has been a full or proper investigation, nor has Wimbledon acted reasonably or fairly with due process."

The 29-year-old Essex native at Wimbledon last year (Sean M. Haffey / Staff / Getty Images)
The 29-year-old Essex native at Wimbledon last year (Sean M. Haffey / Staff / Getty Images)

The All England Club published the list of fines issued to players over the first week of the Championships earlier this week on Monday (7 July).

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They said 'it wouldn't be appropriate' for it to comment on the matter as it is 'in the hands of the Grand Slam supervisors.'

Tyla has reached out to Wimbledon for comment.

All in all, Wimbledon has handed out fines totalling $50,000 to 12 players so far this year.

Such a figure is more than double the already staggering $20,000 dished out during the same period at last year’s championships. The fines for both years include the qualifying period and the first week of Wimbledon.

Featured Image Credit: Julian Finney/Getty Images

Topics: Wimbledon, Sport, UK News, World News, Money

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

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