Categories: ATPTop Story

Querrey fined $20k for Russian covid dash

World No. 53 Sam Querrey has been fined $20,000 for breaking COVID-19 rules at the St. Petersburg Open in October.

American Querrey, 33, left Russia on a private plate after testing positive for COVID-19 and being told to quarantine in a St. Petersburg hotel for 14 days after the positive test.

The ATP said Querrey’s conduct was “contrary to the integrity of the game” under the Player Major Offence provision in the ATP Code of Conduct.

The fine has been suspended on condition Querrey does not violate any further health and safety protocols related to COVID-19 during a six-month probationary period. 

Querrey has five days to appeal the decision.

Peter Rowe

Recent Posts

Draper dominates Rune to claim Masters trophy

Jack Draper fell to his knees on the hardcourt after completing a 6-2, 6-2 demolition…

2 days ago

Finalist Rune returns to the spotlight in IW

Holger Rune made a return to the conversation on Saturday as the Dane secured a…

2 days ago

Andreeva arrives among the elite with IW title win

Mirra Andreeva stunned world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday, winning her second…

2 days ago

Draper devours semi-final bagel to finally school Alcaraz

Jack Draper will crack the ATP top 10 for the first time after the Brit defeated two-time…

3 days ago

Swiatek breaks the speed limit in rapid-fire win

Iga Swiatek switched to warp speed after rain delayed her fourth-round match by an hour,…

7 days ago

Alcaraz hits 14 in a row at Indian Wells

Two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz ran his hot streak at the Indian Wells Masters to 14…

1 week ago