TEMPO.CO, London - Australian Bernard Tomic has been fined 15,000 USD after post-match comments saying he had been bored during his first round exit from Wimbledon. He had also faked an injury.
The penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct was announced Thursday, July 6, two days after Tomic voiced out his comment.
Tomic's comments about being bored at Wimbledon received a barrage of criticism.
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"It was definitely a mental issue out there. Wasn't mentally and physically there to perform. I don't know why, but, you know, I felt a little bit bored out there to be completely honest with you," the 24-year-old had told reporters.
The runner-up in the Wimbledon Junior Boys' doubles 2008 also said he had called for medical treatment during the match against German Mischa Zverev to "break a bit of momentum" and that he had no real injury.
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