This archive report was first published on 10 July 2019.
On July 9, 2019, Serena Williams made history by reaching the Wimbledon semifinals, but her victory came at a cost. The tennis star was fined $10,000 for damaging one of the Wimbledon courts during a training session.
According to reports, the incident occurred when Williams was practicing her shots, and her racket caused significant damage to the court. This is not the first time Williams has been fined for damaging a tennis court. In 2016, she was also fined $10,000 for smashing her racket on the court during a match.
Williams' recent fine is a reminder of the importance of sportsmanship in tennis. Despite her impressive skills on the court, Williams has struggled with her emotions in the past, leading to several incidents of racket-smashing and fines.
As Williams continues her quest for a first Wimbledon title since 2016 and a record-equaling 24th grand slam victory, she will need to keep her emotions in check to avoid further fines.
