Date: 20.01.2025

by Sebastian Warowny

No Charges Filed in Investigation of Suspicious Betting on Bernard Tomic’s Matches

A multi-agency investigation into suspicious betting patterns surrounding matches played by Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic has concluded with no criminal charges. The investigation concerned two of Tomic’s matches, including a 2022 Australian Open qualifying match against Roman Safiullin.

Investigation Overview

The inquiry was conducted by New South Wales police strike force Whyman in collaboration with the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). Authorities scrutinized betting patterns that reportedly generated winnings ranging from $10,000 to $180,000. Three individuals from New South Wales, allegedly linked to Tomic directly or through a close relative, were under investigation.

As part of the process, the ITIA seized Tomic’s phone and questioned him regarding the flagged matches. Tennis Australia confirmed that its anti-corruption officers cooperated with both law enforcement and ITIA throughout the investigation.

No Evidence of Wrongdoing

At least one betting operator reportedly refused to pay out winnings due to integrity concerns related to the matches under scrutiny. Despite these concerns, authorities have indicated that there is currently no active police investigation into the matter.

According to the findings, no evidence of criminal conduct by Tomic was established. The Australian player, currently ranked world No. 212, did not qualify for this year’s Australian Open and declined to comment on the investigation.

The investigation into Tomic aligns with ongoing efforts by the ITIA to combat match-fixing and uphold integrity in the sport. In late 2024, the agency sanctioned three Nigerian players for breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program and suspended a Bosnian tennis official for integrity violations.