A tennis representative from Bulgaria, Pavel Atanasov, received a lifetime expulsion from the sport due to dishonest practices. He faced accusations on 21 counts, encompassing the manipulation of match outcomes and enabling wagering activities, occurring between 2019 and 2023. Atanasov first disputed the allegations but subsequently rescinded his challenge. The prohibition bars him from officiating or engaging in any professional tennis competition globally. This judgment highlights the tennis community’s dedication to preserving ethical conduct and addressing corruption within its domain. In an unrelated incident this month, Luis Orna was given a six-month postponed suspension and a penalty for breaching sponsorship regulations connected to gambling.
Tennis player, Simon Horner, received sanctions for endorsing and offering expert services to a gaming enterprise. Authorities determined he breached the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program, which stringently forbids athletes from participating in any activities that advance or support wagers on the sport.
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