Novak Djokovic fined for racquet abuse in Wimbledon final loss
Novak Djokovic has been fined more than $11,000 for smashing his racquet against the net post during his loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final.
During the fifth set, the 36-year-old Serb's serve was broken in the third game, leading to a furious reaction as the match slipped through his grasp.
Djokovic was immediately given a warning for a code violation. The $11,734 fine will be deducted from his runner-up cheque of $2.25 million.
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Novak Djokovic moments after smashing his racquet. Getty
A detailed view of Novak Djokovic of Serbia's smashed racquet. Getty
The Serbian star became tense in the final set of the clash having missed a simple chance at the net for a break to go 2-0 up.
In the next game, Alcaraz broke the serve of the seven-time Wimbledon champion, which prompted the emotional outburst from Djokovic and brought boos from a section of the Centre Court crowd.
World No.1 Alcaraz took full advantage of the break to seal a 1-6 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 victory after four hours and 42 minutes.
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