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An investigation has been launched into suspicious betting patterns linked to Bernard Tomic’s matches, including his 2022 Australian Open qualifier against Roman Safiullin and an earlier match in Turkey.
The investigation, which concluded with no criminal charges, was conducted by police strike force Whyman and the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA).
The probe centered on suspicious online wagering activity, with reported winnings ranging from $10,000 to $180,000.
Three men from New South Wales, allegedly linked to Bernard Tomic either directly or through a close relative, were under scrutiny.
As part of the inquiry, the ITIA seized Tomic’s phone and questioned him about the matches. Tennis Australia confirmed that its anti-corruption officers collaborated closely with law enforcement and the ITIA throughout the investigation.
The organization confirmed that there is no active police investigation into the matter.
According to the report, there is no evidence of criminal conduct by Bernard Tomic, currently ranked world No. 212, who failed to qualify for this year’s Australian Open. The 32-year-old declined to comment on the investigation.
This inquiry comes in the wake of recent actions by the ITIA against match-fixing, including sanctions imposed on three Nigerian players in late 2024 for breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program and the suspension of a Bosnian tennis official for integrity violations.
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