The All England Club has released the official fines list for the first half of Wimbledon 2026, revealing that 11 players have been penalised a total of £34,000 for code violations. The sanctions cover audible obscenity, racket abuse, and unsportsmanlike conduct, with some offences dating back to the qualifying tournament.
Notable Incidents Involving Damir Dzumhur and Corentin Moutet
Among those fined is Bosnia's Damir Dzumhur, who confronted the umpire during his first-round loss to Britain's Arthur Fery. Dzumhur received a £5,600 ($7,500) penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct. The incident occurred at 2-1 in the second set when Dzumhur believed his serve was a let and played the ball into the net. The umpire did not call a let, awarding the point to Fery. Dzumhur rushed to the net to challenge the official, insisting that Fery also thought it was a let. He asked Fery to "look in my eyes" to verify his account, but the British player refused to stop play. Dzumhur ultimately lost the match in four sets.
Frenchman Corentin Moutet was fined £5,600 ($7,500) for racket abuse after destroying his racket over his knee three times during his first-round defeat to Marcos Giron. The temperamental player's outburst drew attention as he struggled to contain his frustration on court.
Complete List of Fines for Wimbledon 2026 First Week
The full list of 11 penalties includes fines for both qualifying and main draw offences:
- Gilles Arnaud Bailly: £1,800 ($2,500) for audible obscenity on June 22 (qualifying)
- Henrique Rocha: £1,800 ($2,500) for racket abuse on June 22 (qualifying)
- Mia Pohankova: £1,800 ($2,500) for audible obscenity on June 23 (qualifying)
- Pol Martin Tiffon: £1,800 ($2,500) for audible obscenity on June 26 (qualifying)
- Colton Smith: £1,800 ($2,500) for audible obscenity on June 24 (qualifying)
- Noma Noha Akugue: £1,800 ($2,500) for audible obscenity on June 24 (qualifying)
- Hamad Medjedovic: £3,700 ($5,000) for audible obscenity on June 29 (main draw)
- Damir Dzumhur: £5,600 ($7,500) for unsportsmanlike conduct on June 30 (main draw)
- Thanasi Kokkinakis: £5,600 ($7,500) for unsportsmanlike conduct on June 30 (main draw)
- Corentin Moutet: £5,600 ($7,500) for racket abuse on June 30 (main draw)
- Pierre-Hugues Herbert: £2,600 ($3,500) for racket abuse on June 1 (main draw doubles)
Venus Williams Escapes Fine Despite Skipping Press Conference
Venus Williams, 46, does not appear on the fines list despite refusing a post-match press conference after losing her opening mixed doubles match alongside Kevin Krawietz. The five-time former singles champion was required to speak to the media after the match. It is understood that she declined to attend and did not provide any quotes via the WTA or the All England Club. Declining post-match media commitments carries a fine of up to £37,000, but this is at the discretion of Grand Slam supervisors.
Similarly, Serena Williams escaped a fine after skipping her post-match press duties following her first-round singles defeat by Maya Joint. She had tweaked her knee during the first set and provided a quote to the media. Players are permitted to forgo press commitments due to injury or illness without penalty.
