Tennis has a history of disruptive or abusive fathers.

Jelena Dokic's father and former coach has been banned indefinitely from all WTA Tour events after a series of public indiscretions, including accusing Australian Open organizers of fixing the 2001 tournament draw. Damir Dokic also spent time in jail for threatening the life of the Australian ambassador to Belgrade and illegally possessing two bombs and other weapons.

Former French Open champion Mary Pierce successfully applied for a restraining order against her father, Jim. He was ejected from the French Open in 1993 after he punched a spectator and was subsequently banned from the WTA Tour.