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ATP & WTA to Change Rule Due to Sabalenka?
October 14, 2025 | Edition #229
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Last week, Sabalenka, in frustration, tossed her racket. It narrowly missed a ball boy. That incident is now in the limelight again, with many demanding tougher on-court safety rules. Read all about that, what Björn Borg’s son did on the anniversary of his father’s last match, and more in today's edition...
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ATP and WTA Tours Urged to Make Rule Change After Sabalenka Incident |
Aryna Sabalenka’s racket throw nearly hitting a ball kid has triggered urgent discussions on reforming safety rules in both the WTA and ATP tours. |
As you read above, Aryna Sabalenka's outburst has caused an uproar for a rule change. So tell us…
Do You Think Sabalenka’s On-Court Behavior Needed a Harsher Penalty? |
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That on-court loss of control like Sabalenka's racket-throwing incident has led to warnings, fines, and disqualifications in ATP and WTA history. Djokovic’s 2020 US Open default for accidentally hitting a line judge is the most severe. Others include Begu’s racket landing in the stands at the 2022 French Open and Norrie’s 2025 warning for nearly hitting a spectator. Kyrgios and Tsitsipas have also faced heavy fines for repeated outbursts, highlighting ongoing conduct challenges and the urgent need for stricter safety rules to protect officials, ballkids, and fans. |
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