LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Chair Umpire Damian Steiner looks on in the Men's Singles final match between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Novak Djokovic of Serbia during Day thirteen of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2019 in London, England.

Umpire from Wimbledon final fired for giving unauthorized interviews

7 years ago
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The chair umpire who officiated the historic Wimbledon final between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer last month has been fired by the ATP for violating the tour's policy on media interviews.

The ATP says chair umpire Damian Steiner did ''multiple'' interviews without seeking authorization first.

The tour added that what Steiner said violated rules that prevent tennis officials ''from discussing specific incidents or matches, individual players, other officials, or rules, in the interest of maintaining impartiality at all times.''

The New York Times first reported that Steiner was fired.

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