TIU Annual Review 2018 - Tennis Integrity Unit update

Sep 10, 2026

Annual review covering the Tennis Integrity Unit’s work in 2018, including governance developments, integrity education progress, disciplinary outcomes, and match-alert activity. The document summarizes the Tennis Integrity Board’s response to the Independent Review Panel’s Interim and Final reports, highlighting a comprehensive anti-betting-corruption blueprint and implementation progress. It also details investigations-driven prosecutions, sanctions imposed on players and officials, and the TIU’s support for international initiatives to combat sporting corruption.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages12

Reading Time30 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

The TIU in 2018

Independent Review Panel Final Report

TIU Education

Disciplinary Sanctions 2018

2018 Match Alerts

TIU Budget 2018 - Tennis Anti-Corruption Program Update

TIU Supporting International Efforts to Tackle Sporting Corruption

2 CONTENTS 3 INTRODUCTION 4 THE TIU IN 2018 5 INDEPENDENT REVIEW PANEL FINAL REPORT 6 TIU EDUCATION 8 DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS 2018 9 2018 MATCH ALERTS 10 TIU BUDGET 2018 | TENNIS ANTI-CORRUPTION PROGRAM UPDATE 11 TIU SUPPORTING INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS TO TACKLE SPORTING CORRUPTION 3 INTRODUCTION “With publication of the Independent Review Panel’s Interim and Final reports during 2018, tennis now has a comprehensive blueprint to follow in taking the fight against bettingrelated corruption to anew level.” With publication of the Independent Review Panel’s (IRP) Interim and Final reports during 2018, tennis now has a comprehensive blueprint to follow in taking the fight against betting-related corruption to a new level. We asked the IRP to look into every aspect of this troubling issue and to give the sport a package of measures that would build on the excellent work already done by the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU). December’s Final Report, [available at](available at www.tennisirp.com)[ ](available at www.tennisirp.com)[www.tennisirp.com](available at www.tennisirp.com), contains 12 main areas of recommendations that are designed to reduce the exposure of the most vulnerable players to the dangers posed by corrupt betting and deliberate under-performance. In parallel with the IRP’s work, the sport has also introduced improvements to the structure and organisation of tennis and the rules and regulations that govern it. These are consistent with the guidance provided by the IRP andwill contribute to an enhanced integrity structure. We are grateful to the IRP for carrying out this important review and will work cooperatively across the sport to apply their new model. That process has already begun in a number of important areas, as demonstrated by the continued growth, development and increased funding of the TIU. In terms of governance, we commissioned a global search to recruit a Chair to lead a new, independent Supervisory Board that will provide the highest quality strategic oversight, direction and guidance fortheTIU. That appointment will be made in early 2019, tobe closely followed by selection of the remaining Board members. During 2018 the TIU has continued to work tirelessly to protect the integrity of the sport. While it is concerning that the numbers of players and officials prosecuted continues to rise year-on-year, it is also a reflection of the zero-tolerance policy that the governing bodies remain fully committed to upholding. STEVE SIMON Tennis Integrity Board Chairman 2018 September 2018 marked 10 years since the establishment of the TIU. With that far-sighted decision, tennis became only the third sport to invest in a dedicated anti-corruption body. Over time the unit has grown organically from its origins as a three-person operation into one that by early 2019 will employ 17 staff with an annual budget approaching $5 million. The continued development of the TIU will be guided by the findings and recommendations of the Independent Review Panel’s Final Report, published in December 2018 (page 5). Work has already begun to implement the panel’s recommendations and that process will continue apace throughout 2019 and beyond. Our dedicated Education team has now been in place for 12 months and has made important contributions to the vital work of preparing players, coaches and officials to recognise, manage and report corruption. New education modules have been developed over the past year and the scope of the program has been, and will continue to be, substantially expanded (pages 6-7) . In many ways it is disappointing that more individuals (21) were subject to disciplinary sanctions in 2018 than in any previous year (page 8). Eight players and officials were handed lifetime bans from the sport. It is always regrettable when the wrong choices are made, both for the individuals concerned and for the reputation of tennis. But those that choose financial gain over sporting integ

FAQs

What did the Independent Review Panel contribute in 2018?

The Independent Review Panel published Interim and Final reports in 2018, providing a set of recommendations to strengthen the anti-corruption regime, particularly to reduce exposure of vulnerable players to corrupt betting and deliberate under-performance.

How did the TIU strengthen governance and oversight during 2018?

In governance, a global search was commissioned to recruit a Chair for a new independent Supervisory Board, with the appointment planned for early 2019 and further board member selection to follow.

What integrity activities and outcomes were reported for 2018?

The review highlights expanded education modules and program scope, continued growth and increased funding, disciplinary sanctions including lifetime bans, and 2018 match alerts along with broader participation in international anti-corruption efforts.

Sep 10, 2026

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