Henry Patten appeals after receiving record fine at Wimbledon for staff abuse
- Henry Patten received a £9,200 fine for allegedly abusing staff during a training session.
- The incident occurred on June 29 at an off-site location right before Wimbledon championships.
- Patten is appealing the fine and claims there was no thorough investigation into the matter.
In the lead-up to Wimbledon 2025, British tennis player Henry Patten, who is also the defending doubles champion, received a notable fine of £9,200 on June 29 for reportedly abusing a member of staff at an off-site training facility. This fine is the highest recorded for the tournament thus far. The incident that led to the penalty occurred when staff attempted to curtail Patten's practice session, which he allegedly reacted to with unacceptable misconduct. As a result, he expressed disappointment that a proper investigation was not conducted and criticized the All England Club for disclosing the fine to the media before his appeal. Patten, ranked as the world number three in doubles, stated he feels the process has not been reasonable nor fair. He voiced his frustration as he should have been concentrating on his upcoming match in the quarter-finals against British players Lloyd Glasspool and Julian Cash, scheduled for July 9. Patten is among several players penalized in previous tournaments, sharing the stage with notable fines received by other prominent figures in tennis, like Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios in past competitions. Wimbledon has issued approximately £37,000 in fines overall since the start of the 2025 championships, marking a trend of stringent measures against on-court and off-court offenses including audible obscenities and unsportsmanlike conduct.