Jun 24, 2026 · 12 min · 11 segments
Tennis has a hidden underworld. Beyond the glamour of the Slams and the pristine lawns of Wimbledon, the sport's lower levels are dogged by fears of match-fixing. And the problem isn't going away…
Nikki AndersonHost
You can bet on sets, games, or even individual points, as well as the outcome of the entire match.
There are so many markets available, and these lead us to the two main methods of match fixing in tennis.
This is when players manipulate very specific isolated moments within a match, rather than the overall result.
In tennis, that could mean deliberately losing a particular game, or a service game, or even committing a double fault.
The second form is often linked to in-play or live betting manipulation, and is sometimes referred to as the slow method.
For example, a player may win one set and lose another in a prearranged pattern designed to create unpredictable momentum swings and change live betting odds.
You can bet on sets, games, or even individual points, as well as the outcome of the entire match.
There are so many markets available, and these lead us to the two main methods of match fixing in tennis.
This is when players manipulate very specific isolated moments within a match, rather than the overall result.
In tennis, that could mean deliberately losing a particular game, or a service game, or even committing a double fault.
The second form is often linked to in-play or live betting manipulation, and is sometimes referred to as the slow method.
For example, a player may win one set and lose another in a prearranged pattern designed to create unpredictable momentum swings and change live betting odds.
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