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Hugo Gaston has been fined for unsportsmanlike habits through the Madrid masters match. The 22-year-old Frenchman has to pay 133,000 euros.
Gaston was heading for a defeat towards Borna Coric (6-3, 6-3) within the second spherical and got here up with a ruse to have the ability to go no less than one level. In a smash by Coric, the French tennis participant intentionally dropped a ball from his pocket.
On the finish of final 12 months, Gaston was additionally warned after an identical motion. After finding out the pictures from Madrid, Gaston was labeled a repeat offender. The excessive high-quality of 133,000 euros is in keeping with the brand new tips which have been in power since this season.
Wild card for Roland Garros
Gaston will begin Roland Garros subsequent week, for which he’ll obtain a wildcard has obtained. Attributable to his participation within the French Grand Slam match, he’ll obtain a minimal of 69,000 euros. So he will pay about half of the high-quality there.
