The tennis bodies -- the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the men's ATP and women's WTA governing associations and the four Grand Slam events -- reacted quickly to the threat by joining forces to set up an 'integrity unit'.
Tiger Rules!
Under the scheme, players have 48 hours to report any suspicious behaviour or risk sanctions.
While no player has so far been found guilty of corruption, little-known Italian Alessio Di Mauro became the first professional to be banned (for nine months) and fined ($60,000) for gambling in the sport.
Di Mauro escaped a more severe penalty as he was found to have bet only on other players' matches.
Advertisement
