2 Wimbledon Matches Being Probed Over Possible Match-Fixing
Two matches at Wimbledon 2021 are being questioned for possible match-fixing following irregular betting patterns. Several betting firms complained of abnormal bets on the first round of men's singles and doubles matches. Although, the exact details of the bets are still uncertain. The International Tennis Integrity Agency, which is investigating the cases, clarified that there were 11 match alerts between April to June this year.
Tags: Wimbledon 2021, Singles Tennis Match, Men's doubles, International Tennis Integrity Agency, Match-fixing
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Russian Tennis Player Yana Sizikova Arrested In Match-Fixing Case
Russian tennis player Yana Sizikova, a doubles contender in the ongoing French Open, was arrested on June 4 in connection with a match-fixing scandal of 2020. According to sources, Sizikova allegedly conceded three points in her 2020 French Open game which ended up in a 7-6 loss. Currently under investigation, the 26-year-old might face a five-year imprisonment and over Rs 4-crore fine if found guilty.
Tags: Yana Sizikova, French Open, Match-fixing, Russia
Courtesy: CBS News