Slovenian tennis official Marko Ducman has been suspended from the sport after admitting to breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program.
Slovenian umpire given 10 year ban for corruption in latest tennis match-fixing scandal
Tennis NewsSaturday, 25 November 2023 at 02:00
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced the suspension of Slovenian chair umpire Marko Ducman for a period of 10 years and six months due to his involvement in match-fixing.
The ITIA is an autonomous entity founded by the ATP, ITF, WTA, and Grand Slam tournaments. Its mission is to promote, encourage, enhance, and safeguard the integrity of professional tennis events globally.
Ducman, who held the bronze badge as a chair umpire, admitted to betting on tennis matches and manipulating information to facilitate third-party bets. This referee, with experience in ATP, WTA, and ITF circuits, now faces a severe sanction that will be in effect until March 7, 2034.
“During the suspension, Ducman is prohibited from officiating at or attending any tennis event authorised or sanctioned by the members of the ITIA: ATP, ITF, WTA, Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon and US Open, or any national association,” stated the ITA in its announcement.
In addition to the suspension, Ducman faces a financial penalty of $75,000, with the possibility of reduction to $56,250 if he maintains impeccable behavior during the suspension period. The ITIA, in applying the provisional suspension under section F.3.b.i.4. of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP), aims to preserve the integrity of tennis and prevent further harm.
“There is a likelihood that the Covered Person has committed a Major Offense and in the absence of a Provisional Suspension, the integrity of tennis would be undermined and the harm resulting from the absence of a Provisional Suspension outweighs the Hardship of the Provisional Suspension on the Covered Person.”
By choosing not to appeal the decision, Ducman seems to acknowledge the seriousness of his actions and accept responsibility in the match-fixing scandal.
“Slovenian tennis official Marko Ducman has been suspended from the sport after admitting to breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program.”
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