Player who took photo of ball mark during French Open match, Sergiy Stakhovsky, fined $2,000
PARIS – The player who used his phone to snap a photo of a ball mark during a French Open match has been fined $2,000 (about 1,500 euros).
Sergiy Stakhovsky of Ukraine was cited for unsportsmanlike conduct for setting aside his racket and taking a picture of the spot in the red clay where a shot landed near a line in his 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 loss to seventh-seeded Richard Gasquet at Roland Garros.
The penalty was listed Thursday among other fines of players at the Grand Slam tournament. The match was Monday.
Stakhovsky said he spoke to a tennis official in the hope of avoiding losing some of his prize money. But he wound up getting docked about 7 per cent of the roughly $27,000 (21,000 euros) he earned as a first-round loser.
News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community? Create a free account to comment on stories, ask questions, and join meaningful discussions on our new site.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.