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Anti-corruption review launched after tennis match-fixing claims

An independent review into anti-corruption practices in tennis has been launched after claims of widespread match-fixing within the sport.

It comes after reports that 16 players who have been ranked in the top 50 had been repeatedly flagged to the sport's watchdog - the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) - over suspicions they had thrown matches in the past decade.

Authorities previously defended the TIU and denied allegations it was under-resourced and did not have necessary enforcement powers.

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PM calls for independent probe into elite tennis 'fixing'

David Cameron has called for an independent investigation into the "deeply concerning" allegations of widespread match-fixing in tennis, including at Wimbledon.

David Cameron, seen in the royal box at Wimbledon, said claims of match-fixing in tennis hurt the sport's supporters the most. Credit: PA Images

A Downing Street spokesperson said the Prime Minister wants to see "action taken" in the wake of claims that 16 elite players had been reported over fears of fixing in the past decade.

It is deeply concerning that another sport is facing such serious allegations. As with the allegations we have seen in other sports like athletics and football, the people who suffer most are the fans.

The Prime Minister would want to see these issues investigated by the independent authorities. The most important thing is that action is taken in response and the independent authorities get on with that.

– Downing Street spokesperson
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