The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has today confirmed that American tennis player Adam El Mihdawy has been provisionally suspended from the sport, pending the full consideration of match fixing charges against him.
From 11 April 2022, the player who had a highest ATP ranking of 281 and is currently ranked 804, is prohibited from playing in or attending any tennis event authorised or sanctioned by any international tennis governing body or national association until the full disciplinary process is completed.
The provisional suspension was issued under section F.3 of the 2022 Tennis Anti-Corruption Program:
“The ITIA may at any time impose a Provisional Suspension on a Covered Person, including (i) before a Notice of Major Offense has been issued, (ii) before a Hearing or (iii) at any time after a Hearing but prior to the AHO’s issuance of a written Decision.”
The International Tennis Integrity Agency is an independent body established by the International Governing Bodies of Tennis to promote, encourage, enhance and safeguard the integrity of professional tennis worldwide.
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Published 12 April 2022 17:00
