Suarez Navarro Fined $40,000 For US Open Exit

NEW YORK—Carla Suarez Navarro's early exit from the US Open will prove costly.The Spaniard was hit with a $40,000 fine for violating the US Open's first-round performance rule. The US Open first-round prize money is $58,000, which will leave Suarez Navarro with $18,000 after the fine.More: Osaka One Requirement To Play Mixed with NishikoriSuarez Navarro retired from her opening-round match vs. Timea Babos citing a back injury after dropping the first set, 6-2, in 47 minutes."After reviewing reports from Medical Staff and Grand Slam Supervisors, the determination was made that Carla Suarez Navarro did not perform to the required professional standards," tournament referee Soeren Friemel said in a statement.

Not the easiest weeks for me dealing with some back pain. We made our best effort to be ready and play our heart out, but it got really worse during my opening match in New York. Sad to leave this way from events I deeply appreciate. pic.twitter.com/4tWoDG3UVh

— Carla Suárez Navarro (@CarlaSuarezNava) August 29, 2019