Dutch tennis coach Wenders banned for 12 years over match-fixing

Berlin, July 27, (dpa/GNA) – Dutch tennis coach Max Wenders, has been banned from the sport for 12 years, after admitting multiple match-fixing charges.

He must also pay a fine of $12,000, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced on Wednesday.

Wenders also admitted to destroying evidence, it said and failing to report a corrupt approach.

The ITIA did not disclose when and where any incidents occurred, or which players were affected.

Wenders had worked with several players as a coach on the women’s WTA Tour.
GNA