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Disciplinary actions at the 2026 US Open

Overview

During the 2026 US Open, several players faced disciplinary actions and fines from the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

Argentine player Luisina Giovannini received a record $20,000 fine under the “Best Effort” regulation after retiring from a qualifying match against Lucia Bronzetti due to physical issues. The penalty, which represents a significant portion of her qualifying prize money, has prompted discussions regarding the tension between athlete health and competitive obligations.

Italian player Luciano Darderi, who reached the round of 16, was also sanctioned with $10,000 in total fines. These penalties included $5,000 for audible obscenity and two $5,000 fines for racket and equipment abuse. Darderi also used his platform to criticize tournament scheduling, suggesting that late-night matches disrupt player recovery.

By the conclusion of the tournament, organizers had collected a total of $112,500 in fines stemming from 20 violations of the Grand Slam Code of Conduct. These infractions spanned racket and ball abuse, verbal abuse, unsportsmanlike conduct, and dress code violations.

Other significant penalties included $15,000 for French player Corentin Moutet, split between racket abuse and a dress code violation, and $7,500 each for Aryna Sabalenka (racket and ball abuse), Terence Atmane (verbal abuse toward a physiotherapist), and Jaime Faria (audible obscenities). Additional players, including Arthur Fils, Dalibor Svrcina, and Francisco Cerundolo, were fined $5,000 for racket damage or misuse.

Entities

Luisina Giovannini · USTA · US Open · Lucia Bronzetti · Corentin Moutet

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    US Open collects $112,500 in player fines for code violations

    US Open organizers collected $112,500 in fines from 20 Code of Conduct violations, including racket abuse and verbal misconduct, with Luisina Giovannini receiving the largest penalty of $20,000.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Luciano Darderi faces US Open fines after reaching round of 16

    Luciano Darderi reached the US Open round of 16 but faced $10,000 in fines for equipment abuse and audible obscenity. He also criticized the tournament's late-night scheduling.

  3. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Luisina Giovannini fined $20,000 after US Open retirement

    Argentine tennis player Luisina Giovannini was fined $20,000 by the USTA after retiring 17 minutes into her US Open 2026 qualifying match, citing a violation of the “Best Effort” rule.

Sources

24-ore.com · ciudadano.news · cronachedi.it · ilpallonegonfiato.it · spaziotennis.com · sportface.it · vizionplus.tv

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