‘Most caring guy’ Jack Sock fined for ‘piece of s***’ comment

American Jock Sock was slapped with a fine after calling his opponent’s coach a “piece of s***”.
The 25-year-old was beaten 6-7 (5-7), 6-7 (3-7), 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 by Italian Matteo Berrettini in the opening round at Wimbledon on Tuesday.
As the two players shook hands at the net after the match, Sock was heard telling the Italian “Your coach is a piece of s***, by the way.”
At the net after losing, Sock congratulated Berrettini with:
“Your coach is a piece of shit, by the way.”#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/jcFdfoAo98
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) July 4, 2018
He was given a $5,000 (£3,785) for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Sock was back at Wimbledon Thursday, as he competed in the doubles, teaming up with fellow American Mike Bryan to beat Italian pair Andreas Seppi and Daniele Bracciali.
After the win, he was asked about the incident and he said he felt Berrettini’s coach was “talking down” to him.
“His [Berrettini’s] coach, the things he was saying to me… I’m not gonna repeat them – I’ll probably get fined.
“He was in the wrong, for sure. I’m definitely in the wrong, for sure. I’ll try not to let it happen again but there’s definitely two sides to every story.
“I know the kind of person I am, and my team reiterates this to me every day. They call me the nicest, friendliest, most caring and outgoing guy.”
Latest
-
Tennis Features
Notable Australian Open qualifiers: From Tsvetana Pironkova and Francesca Jones to Bernard Tomic
Oli Jefford gives you the lowdown on the notable Australian Open qualifiers.
-
WTA Tour
‘I’m really happy to keep winning,’ says Aryna Sabalenka after capturing third title in a row
Another tournament, another title for Aryna Sabalenka.
-
News
Francesca Jones overcame injury and ‘wee mental breakdown’ ahead of Australian Open qualifying
The 20-year-old is in the main draw of the Australian Open.
-
Tennis News
Naomi Osaka backed to win ‘another five to 10 majors as she that all-court game right’
How many Grand Slams will Naomi Osaka win?
-
News
Francesca Jones reaches maiden Grand Slam main draw after coming through Australian Open qualifying
Jones secured a 6-0, 6-1 victory.
-
ATP Tour
‘I’m fired up,’ says Sebastian Korda after beating Cameron Norrie to reach maiden ATP Tour final
Sebastian Korda too good for Cameron Norrie.
-
Tennis News
‘You have left us here heartbroken’ – Juan Martin del Potro’s poignant tribute to his late father
An emotional letter from Juan Martin del Potro.
-
ATP Tour
‘Real fortunate to get through,’ says Cameron Norrie after beating Frances Tiafoe at Delray Beach Open
Cameron Norrie continues great run at Delray Beach.
-
Australian Open
Strict Australian Open quarantine regulations announced and those who flout rules face heavy fines
Officials will come down hard on those who flout rules.
-
Tennis Today
Tennis Today: Player in face mask U-turn, Rafael Nadal’s cousins following in his footsteps
Tennis Today features Osaka and Nadal.