Bernard Tomic's quest to have his Wimbledon prize money paid has been rejected in no uncertain terms by the Grand Slam board.
Tomic was a laughing stock of the tennis world when he was bundled out of Wimbledon in the first round by Jo-Wilfired Tsonga.
The match, which ended 6-2 6-1 6-4, was the second shortest men's match in Wimbledon history, and the quickest in 15 years.
Tomic later said he had given his best efforts, saying he was sick heading into the 58-minute romp.
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To the surprise of nobody at all, Tomic was fined 100% of the $81,000 prize money first-round losers earn.
The Aussie appealed the decision, arguing that the chair umpire hadn't given him any code violations during the match.
His attempt was struck down in blunt fashion, with Grand Slam board director Bill Babcock writing a scathing letter in response.
The letter, which was obtained by the New York Times, touched on his historic bad behaviour around the world.
“A review of your historical record of misconduct at Grand Slams, never mind elsewhere, provides little justification for an adjustment,” Babcock wrote.
“In your case, Bernard, I am sure you would agree there is no historical evidence to give comfort to the theory that you can reform your behaviour.”
Babcock did say he had the chance of receiving 25 percent of the prize money, but even that was delivered with severe restrictions that Tomic is unlikely to be able to meet given his past.
“Still, if there is a chance for you to clean up your act and demonstrate respect for the grand slam tournaments and the sport (and yourself), then I am willing to give that positive outcome a last chance.
“Here is the deal: if you do not commit any grand slam code violations in the next eight grand slam tournaments in which you compete, then 25 per cent of your total financial penalty will be returned at that time.
“Admittedly, I am sceptical that you can achieve this reform of grand slam on-court behaviour.
“Many others, no doubt, would be even more than just sceptical. Good luck and I hope to be pleasantly surprised in the future by your successful reform.”
Tomic plans to appeal the punishment.
"I don’t care about this 25 percent," he said.
"I care about the right thing for players in the future."
