Ivanisevic demands proof of match-fixing allegations


  • Tennis
  • Wednesday, 27 Jan 2016

Former tennis player Goran Ivanisevic watches Roger Federer of Switzerland during a practice session at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, July 11, 2015. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic says players are being hounded like "serial killers" and demanded proof of the match-fixing allegations that have rocked the sport at the Australian Open.

Tennis officials have been forced onto the back foot at the season opening grand slam after media reports alleged the anti-corruption watchdog had failed to properly police the game.

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