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49 For the purpose of this rule, abuse of racquets or equipment is defined as intentionally and violently destroying or damaging racquets or equipment or intentionally and violently hitting the net, court, umpire's chair or other fixture during a match out of anger or frustration. O. VERBAL ABUSE Players shall not at any time directly or indirectly verbally abuse any official, sponsor, opponent, spectator or other person within the precincts of the site. Violation of this Section shall subject a player to a fine up to $10,000 for each violation. In addition, if such violation occurs during a match (including warm- up), the player shall be penalised in accordance with the Point Penalty Schedule hereinafter set forth. In circumstances that are flagrant and particularly injurious to the success of a Tie, or are singularly egregious, a single violation of this Section may subject him to the additional penalties set forth in these Regulations. For the purposes of this rule, verbal abuse is defined as a statement about an official, opponent, sponsor, spectator or other person that implies dishonesty or is derogatory, insulting or otherwise abusive. P. PHYSICAL ABUSE Players shall not at any time physically abuse any official, opponent, spectator or other person within the precincts of the site. Violation of this Section shall subject a player to a fine up to $10,000 for each violation. In addition, if such violation occurs during a match (including warm- up), the player shall be penalised in accordance with the Point Penalty Schedule hereinafter set forth. In circumstances that are flagrant and particularly injurious to the success of a Tie, or are singularly egregious, a single violation of this Section may subject him to the additional penalties set forth in these Regulations. For the purposes of this rule, physical abuse is the unauthorised touching of an official, opponent, spectator or other person. Q. UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT Players shall at all times conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner and give due regard to the authority of officials and the rights of opponents, spectators and others. Violation of this Section shall subject a player to a fine of up to $10,000 for each violation. In addition, if such violation occurs during a match (including warm-up), the player shall be penalised in accordance with the Point Penalty Schedule hereinafter set forth. In circumstances that are flagrant and particularly injurious to the success of a Tie, or are singularly egregious, a single violation of this Section may subject him to the additional penalties set forth in these Regulations. For the purposes of this rule, unsportsmanlike conduct is defined as any misconduct by a player that is clearly abusive or detrimental to the Sport, but that does not fall within the prohibition of any specific on-site offence contained herein. In addition, unsportsmanlike conduct shall include, but not be limited to, the giving, making, issuing, authorising or endorsing any public statement having, or designed to have, an effect prejudicial or detrimental to the best interest of the Competition and/or the officiating thereof.

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