List of tennis violations  This is a list of tennis violations that have occurred by professional tennis players in tournaments. When a player violates a rule or does not follow the tennis code of conduct, the umpire or tournament official can issue one of the following:  According to the 1987 Tennis Code of Conduct, if a player assesses $7,500 in fines in a 12-month period, they will automatically be fined an additional $10,000. The third penalty would carry a fine and a four-month suspension. A sixth-month suspension would follow after that. The New York Times compiled a list of fines received by gender between 1998-2018 at the four major tennis grand slam tournaments.  ! Date !! Offender !! Opponent !! Tournament !! Violation