LONDON, July 5, 2026 – Wimbledon defaulted 15-year-old German junior Ida Wobker on Court 11 after her racket bounced off the grass and into the stands during a girls' singles first-round match, even though no injury was reported. The All England Club said the player was disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct after the incident against Romania's Maria Valentina Pop, who had led 6-0, 5-5 when the match was halted.
Wobker had missed a backhand long before losing her temper and throwing the racket towards the court. It skipped up into the first few rows, and while it was not clear whether anyone was struck, officials took a strict line after what was described as a lengthy delay for a verdict. There was no prize money in the junior draw, so no fine followed, only the default.
