USTA Grand Slam Tribunal RULING-2026-USO-94 Official Code of Conduct

Aryna Sabalenka US Open Fine & Penalty Calculator

Disciplinary modeling & prize money forfeiture analysis modeled after New York Post tournament investigations

Presets:
Disciplinary Parameter Bench Article IV Guidelines
Code of Conduct Violation Tier Tier 2: Code Violation
1.5x
1.0x (Standard Smash) 2.0x (Shattered Frame) 3.0x (Aggravated Multiple)
Aggravating Infraction Factors Grand Slam Article IV.V
Financial & Disciplinary Assessment LIVE CALCULATED
Calculated successfully Aryna Sabalenka • US Open
Estimated Fine $10,000 Racket abuse + Code violation
Prize Forfeiture % 0.28% Of total tournament earnings
Official Disciplinary Action Code Violation + Fine Financial penalty levied under Grand Slam Article IV Disciplinary Handbook
Prize Money Allocation Impact Net Retained: $3,590,000
■ Fine (0.28%) ■ Est. State & Fed Tax (~44%) ■ Net Retained (~55.7%)
Base Gross Prize Money: $3,600,000
Tournament Sanction / Fine: -$10,000
Est. Tax Liability (NY State + IRS): -$1,584,000
Estimated Net Payout: $2,006,000
Historical Grand Slam Fines Reference Benchmark Comparison

Notable equipment abuse and unsportsmanlike conduct penalties issued at major championships:

Player Event / Year Violation Fine (USD)
Aryna Sabalenka US Open 2026 Racket Abuse & Conduct $10,000
Corentin Moutet US Open 2026 Equipment Abuse & Racket Smash $10,000
Terence Atmane US Open 2026 Ball Hit into Stands $7,500
Luisina Giovannini US Open 2026 Conduct & Performance Standard $20,000
Serena Williams US Open 2009 Aggravated Official Menace $82,500
David Nalbandian Queen's 2012 Kicking Line Judge Chair (DQ) $69,910
John McEnroe US Open 1987 Profanity & Aggravated Conduct $17,500
Grand Slam Code of Conduct Tiers Article IV Escalation
Tier 1: Formal Warning $0 - $2,500

First recorded infraction on court. Chair umpire issues an official warning; minor discretionary equipment fines may follow post-match review.

Tier 2: Code Violation & Fine (Active) $5,000 - $20,000

Second infraction or severe single act (deliberate racket smashing, ball fired toward spectator/camera, audible profanity). Standard financial sanction applies.

Tier 3: Point / Game Penalty $20,000 - $50,000

Third progressive violation results in point/game forfeiture. Up to $50,000 maximum statutory fine per racket abuse incident under ITF Grand Slam rules.

Tier 4: Default & Total Forfeiture 100% Prize Forfeiture

Immediate disqualification for physical menace or gross unsportsmanlike behavior. Total prize money seized and tribunal referral for extended suspension.

Status: Calculated successfully Action: Code Violation + Fine Fine: 10000 Forfeiture: 0.28
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