Fabio Fognini has been provisionally suspended from the U.S. Open after he went on a misogynistic rant against a female umpire in his first-round loss on Wednesday. The suspension removes Fognini and partner Simone Bolelli will forfeit their Round of 16 match.
Fognini was fined $24,000 total for three infractions after he berated Swedish official Louise Engzell during his 4-6, 6-7, 6-3, 0-6 loss to Stefano Travaglia. He later released a statement apologizing for his actions, saying "First of all I would apologize to you fans, to the referee for what happened. 'It was just a very bad day, but it did not forgive my behavior in the match.