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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