Chilean tennis player banned for match-fixing – Sports integrity

The ban dates back to the onset of a provisional suspension that began on March 31, 2022 and lasted until August 30, 2029.

The 29-year-old, who admitted to receiving money to correct his score in the 2018 match with the highest ATP ranking of 664, also did not report a fraudulent approach to ITIA.

Specific violations of the 2018 edition of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP) included Section D.1.b. This indicates that players must not ask or encourage others to bet on events, other outcomes or other aspects. Tennis tournament.

Vernier Quinteros was also found in violation of Section D.1.d. It is intended to solicit or encourage players not to do their best in any case. ITIA also cited section D.1.f. It states that individuals must not seek or receive money, profits, or compensation with the intention of adversely affecting the best efforts of the player.

In addition, ITIA emphasized section D.2.bi. This is related to the requirements for targeted individuals to report to ITIA as soon as possible an approach related to match-fixing, including requests for inside information.

The proceedings were dealt with under the 2022 Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP) “Proposal for Disposition” framework, which also fined players $ 15,000 (£ 12,504 / € 14,662), of which $ 7,500. It was stopped.

The ban came last week after ITIA issued a temporary suspension to Italian chair Francesco Totaro over a match-fixing motion.

Also this month, a long-term ban was passed to three Tunisian chair judges convicted of match-fixing charges.

The green badge chair referee, Majd Affi, was banned for 20 years after being convicted of 12 charges related to the events of 2017-2020.

Mohamed Ghassen Snene, also a green badge chair umpire, and Abderahim Gharsallah, a white badge chair umpire, were banned for seven years after being convicted of four charges related to the 2020 Tunisia case.