Denis Shapovalov is upset about his fine at the 2024 Citi Open.
A few days ago, he was competing in Washington and performing well until he got defaulted after an argument with a spectator. Many thought the decision was too harsh, and some players even defended him on social media. Despite the support, ATP stood by the umpire’s decision as it followed the rules.
Although ATP reduced his punishment, letting him keep his prize money and points, Shapovalov still faces a $36,400 fine. He expressed his frustration in Montreal, calling the situation overly harsh but appreciating that his points and money were reinstated.
Shapovalov’s Reaction:
“It’s been an interesting couple of days,” he said. “It was extremely tough on me. I felt extremely stressed afterward. I was having a tough time sleeping. I’m thankful that the committee decided to reinstate my points and my money.”
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Denis Shapovalov | 25 | 550 | 9 - 14 |
Fans might think this whole situation is really unfair.
“I think it was definitely unfair what happened,” he added. “I used foul language but it wasn’t directed towards anybody. I had no code violations during the match at all.”
Shapovalov sees himself as a fair player, so being defaulted was hard for him to accept. He’s not happy with how things turned out or with the fine he received.
He told Montreal media that he’s going to try to fight the fine but knows it’s unlikely he’ll get rid of it completely because rules are rules.
“I also got a pretty hefty fine,” Shapovalov admitted. “So I’m gonna try to fight that. I deserve some kind of fine for the foul language, but I think the amount is pretty hefty for something that barely anybody heard.”
Now back in Canada for the ATP Masters 1000 event in Montreal, Shapovalov aims to focus on his game again and hopefully climb back into the Top 20 rankings where he once belonged.
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