Bernard Tomic is approached by the Wimbledon officials for a racquet onslaught – Tennis News
World number 28, Bernard Tomic, was a victim of the first round exit at the Wimbledon Championships in London; falling out to the Belgian wildcard entrant, David Goffin, in four sets 6-3, 3-6, 4-6, 4-6. The 20th seed
Aussie star was extremely furious at his inability to survive longer in the field of All England Club and smashed his racquet on the courts out of frustration.
However, the intensity of racquet smash was too high that damaged the court and required repairs before further matches could take place. Court Two at All England Club was damaged by the 19-year-old Aussie teenager who was in terrible
shape after witnessing a first round loss. He was the quarter-finalist in the previous edition of this tournament, however, failed to create a mark this time around and went early. It was just not a single slam of racquet but repeated smashes just before the
shake of hands between the two players took place.
Wimbledon representative stated, "A 'talking-to', I think would be the wrong word, but we had a word with him. Essentially, I think it was 'this is not really the behaviour we expect, and, more to the point, you have damaged the
court', and we did have to put a bit of filler in it."
Perkins, who spoke to the public, representing tournament officials, stated that they were concerned with two different characteristics of the behaviours of the Aussie teenager. He added, “One is it's damaging the courts for the
other competitors, and that's probably the worst bit. And from our side obviously it's not a great spectacle, and I'm sure Bernard thinks that as well, that with hindsight he wishes he hadn't."
It was a rare sight that officials were contacting Tomic but the damage that was done by his furious behaviour was material and required a direct inquiry with a fine. He further added, “If it needs filler then that means it is
quite a rut.” It was clear that Wimbledon officials were not going to spare the Aussie teenager for his unwanted behaviour at the courts.
There was clearly a huge dent in the surface and not a normal depreciation of the court. It required a proper repair plan and hence it cost a lot to the 19-year-old Aussie who is already in a lot of distress at the moment; witnessing
back-to-back first round defeats in three straight tournaments now.
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