Wimbledon Player Issued Violation For Un-British Display Of Emotion

LONDON—Receiving the warning shortly after first-round matches got underway at Wimbledon, tennis player Daniil Medvedev was issued a code violation Monday for an un-British display of emotion. “Code violation, Medvedev, for verbally expressing frustration,” said chair umpire Oliver Gladwin-Taylor, reminding both players that they must “keep things stoic” after Medvedev audibly sighed and slightly shook his head following a double fault. “If you maintain a stiff upper lip as the rules dictate, I won’t have to make that call. Even now, I can tell by looking at you that you are not happy with the code violation, and if you don’t return to a neutral facial expression, I will have no choice but to penalize you a point. I suggest you carry on with your chin held high, keeping your emotional state buried deep, deep inside. I expect a dry, laconic match from here on out. This isn’t the French Open.” At press time, witnesses confirmed a member of the crowd had to be removed from the stadium for clapping too enthusiastically. 

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