The tennis world has been rocked by match-fixing scandals over the past few years, and yet again two players have been banned.The International Tennis Integrity Authority (ITIA) recently revealed that two professional male tennis players from Algeria were banned after investigating their involvement in match-fixing.
The ITIA also said it found evidence that players conspired to manipulate the outcome of certain matches.Corruption is still a problem at all levels of professional sports.However, it is becoming easier and easier to expose potential fraud.
Tennis and soccer are at the forefront of match-fixing around the world.It's an issue that impacts the integrity of matches and impacts sports betting.However, some reports have revealed that the number may be on the decline.
Life ban for Mohammed Hassan
Mohammed Hassan was found to be involved in match-fixing from 2016-2018.He reportedly broke 7 rules in just seven games during that time, leading to a lifetime ban.The 29-year-old player also has to pay a $27 fine.
Fellow Algerian player Furia Bukorda was also involved in the manipulation of tennis matches, but to a lesser extent than Hassan.In fact, she might have been a loyal player if she hadn't allowed her compatriots to take advantage of her.
The 20-year-old reportedly broke the rules 2017 times in five matches between 2018 and 5.Due to her youth and immaturity, as well as Hassan's influence, Bucorda received a 15-month suspension, 24 of which were suspended.She has to pay a $18 fine, of which $1 is on her probation.
The ITIA, which recently announced Karen Moorhouse as its new CEO in February, did not explain how it determined the players broke the rules.The activity came to light as part of a larger investigation involving Belgian law enforcement officials, the people said.Therefore, further impacts are possible.
Apparently, the players are unwilling to defend themselves against the accusations. The ITIA says neither responded after being notified of the charges.A ban means that you cannot participate in sanctioned matches or attend as a spectator.
clean the lawn
This is the latest in a series of bans the ITIA is taking to clean up the tennis world.In the past year, bans have been issued to players from France, Italy, China, Spain and Romania.
But match-fixing isn't the only target.The organization, which was taken over from last year, is also active in making players clean from drugs.Two tennis players from Chile have recently broken anti-doping rules.
Felipe Hernández was recently sentenced to three years after testing positive for doping at a tournament in Chile last June. The 6-year-old has accepted charges under the Tennis Anti-Doping Program (TADP), the ITIA said.
Bastian Marra has already been suspended and will not play tennis on grass for another two months.He was unable to complete a treatment program for marijuana use under sanctions issued by the ITIA last year.
The ITIA imposed a one-month suspension after he tested positive for cannabis.As a condition of that, he had to undergo an agency-approved substance abuse treatment program.However, Malla did not provide evidence of completing the program.As a result, the ITIA decided in December to extend the period of eligibility.The deadline is now February 1th.
Two Grand Slam winner Simona Halep was provisionally suspended by the ITIA last October.That's because the former Romanian number one failed a drug test at the US Open two months earlier.She has repeatedly denied her allegations that she used banned substances.
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