Wimbledon 2023: Mirra Andreeva fined $8,000 for unsporting behaviour following fourth-round exit

Mirra Andreeva has been issued with a fine totalling $8,000 (£6,190). The 16-year-old was looking to become the youngest player to reach the last eight of Wimbledon since Anna Kournikova in 1997 but couldn’t contain Madison Keys in a 3-6 7-6(4) 6-2 loss. Ad After losing the second set to force a decider, Andreeva launched her racquet in frustration, receiving a warning for a court violation over unsportsmanlike conduct.

WimbledonAndreeva to umpire after point penalty — 'Do you understand what you are doing?'YESTERDAY AT 13:12 She then appeared to throw her racquet again when Keys forced deuce at 2-5 in the deciding set as she received a second warning and an automatic point penalty. Andreeva argued her case with Azemar Engzell, saying: «Do you understand what you are doing? I didn't throw the racquet. I slid.

It's the wrong decision. I slid and then I fell.» However, the decision stood, and when Keys won the match with the next point, Andreeva shook hands with her opponent but not with the umpire. 'Mentally stronger' Elina Svitolina says she feels a 'different person' after making Wimbledon semis Novak Djokovic only 'getting better' and could win 30 Grand Slams — Mats Wilander «The first warning I got, I think I deserved it… I was a bit frustrated.

So that's why I threw the racket,» Andreeva told reporters afterwards. «Here I cannot say anything, she was right to give me a warning. I didn't complain or talk to her about it...

»For me (the second time) it's a controversial point because I'm not sure if… I don't know which decision was right. But, honestly, I didn't have any intention to throw the racquet. I slid.

«Honestly, I thought that I will fall forward. Maybe it did look like I threw the racquet. I don't know.