One of the Czech Republic’s rising young talents, Nikola Bartunkova, has been provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). In a press release on Thursday, May 9th, the ITIA noted that Bartunkova tested positive for trimetazidine twice, which is a prohibited substance under the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme (TADP). In its statement, the ITIA…
Game’s Governing Bodies Ease Restrictions on Plastic Hole Stabilising Rings Plastic hole stabilising rings have traditionally been used to prevent debris from entering the hole and to ensure its structural integrity during harsh weather conditions. Previously, these rings were prohibited under the Rules of Golf, resulting in scores submitted while they were in place being…
A Manchester United fan appeared in court and expressed his deep shame after being caught engaging in offensive chanting and gestures towards Liverpool supporters during a FA Cup match on 17th March. Despite United’s 4-3 victory at Old Trafford, the game was marred by incidents of unsportsmanlike behavior. Michael Avery, a 45-year-old construction worker, pleaded…
A player has faced severe consequences after breaching the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s Anti-Corruption Program. Fans around the world want to focus on positives like the terrific tennis being played on-court, or on stories off-court like Jannik Sinner’s heartwarming practice session with a fan with cerebral palsy. Unfortunately, stories about corruption in the sport do…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Committing corruption will cost Aaron Cortes a 15-year tennis ban. The Spaniard has been suspended for 15 years after admitting to 35 breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced today. More: Alcaraz Out of Monte-Carlo with Arm Injury Cortes, who reached a career-high singles…
Dragos Nicolae Madaras is a household name on the lower tiers of professional tennis but could soon be a forgotten man after being sanctioned by the tennis watchdog. On Thursday, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced that Madaras, who was born in Romania but switched allegiance to Sweden, has been banned from playing on…
Despite missing the whole calendar year due to a doping ban, Simona Halep surprisingly ranked 13th in the latest UTR rankings. The UTR (Universal Tennis Rating) is a global rating system that provides a real and accurate measurement of the skill level of all tennis players regardless of age, gender, or location of any match…
Serena Williams‘ controversial black bodysuit from the 2018 Roland Garros was recently featured in a high-end Parisian museum. They always say fashion is a way of self-expression and calls for creative thinking, which is why 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams became synonymous not because of her powerful brand of tennis, but also her unique…
By Tennis Now | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, November 23, 2023 Chair umpires are entrusted to keep score. Slovenian umpire Marko Ducman admitted manipulating scores and has been banned from tennis for 10 years and six months for his actions. More: Djokovic‘s Dream Ducman, an international-level official, admitted to four breaches of the Tennis Anti Corruption…
