ATP to introduce stricter punishment for on-court misconduct.

The Men’s governing body has said Tennis officials will hand out stricter punishments for on-court misconduct.

ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi said effective immediately and as they head into the clay court swing, the ATP officiating team has been directed to take a stricter stance in judging violations of the code of conduct

He added that they were also undertaking a review of the code, as well as the disciplinary processes, to ensure that it provides appropriate and up-to-date penalties for serious violations and repeat offenders.

Australian Nick Kyrgios was fined a total of 60,000 dollars after the 26-year-old’s outbursts at Indian Wells and the Miami Open earlier this year. German Alexander Zverev was also thrown out of the Mexican Open after hitting the umpire’s chair with his racquet.

Seun Fakorede