Murray Convinced Of Match-fixing Claims

British number one tennis player Andy Murray has made it clear that he believes
that match-fixing exists on the ATP Tour.

Speaking in a radio interview, Murray confirmed his view that some players
are taking money to fix the results of certain ATP tournament matches.

He stated: ‘It is pretty disappointing for all the players, but everyone
knows that it goes on. It’s difficult to prove if someone has tanked a match or
not tried.

‘They can try their best until the last couple of games in each set and then
make some mistakes, hit a couple of double faults and that is it.

‘There are some guys who have to come to tournaments every single week and
out of their first-round-loser’s cheque – about €2,500 – they have to pay for
their air fares.

‘A career lasts probably only 10 or 12 years and you have to make all your
money while you’re still playing. But it’s not really acceptable.’

In August, online betting exchange Betfair voided the market on Nikolay
Davydenko’s match with Martin Vassallo at the Poland Open because of concerns
over unusual betting activity.

The ATP Tour launched its own probe into betting on the Tour as a result.