Rafael Nadal’s uncle and former coach Toni has called on ‘tennis leaders’ to bring in ‘sporting punishments’ to stamp out some of the ‘reprehensible behaviour’ seen at the US Open.

Uncle Toni believes the ‘time has come’ for ATP and WTA bosses to give umpires the option to hand out in-match punishments to deter poor conduct.

Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev was fined more than £30,000 for his behaviour during his dramatic first-round defeat at the start of the tournament.

Medvedev reacted badly after a photographer walked onto the court and the chair umpire gave his opponent Benjamin Bonzi another first serve due to the delay.

Fans inside Flushing Meadows were urged to boo the decision by Medvedev, who angrily approached the umpire and accused him of wanting to go home early.

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