Tennis: ATP fires chair umpire Steiner

FILE PHOTO: Mar 23, 2019; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Alexander Zverev of Germany (R) argues with chain umpire Damian Steiner after a ruling in his match against David Ferrer of Spain (not pictured) in the second round of the Miami Open at Miami Open Tennis Complex. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports - 12406398

(Reuters) - Damian Steiner, the chair umpire who officiated the men's singles final at last month's Wimbledon, has been fired by the ATP for giving interviews to news media in his native Argentina without authorisation, the men's Tour said on Tuesday.

Steiner, who oversaw Novak Djokovic's epic win over Roger Federer, recommended rule changes in a podcast that included restricting the use of towels during play, abolishing the service let and allowing in-match coaching.