LONDON (AP) — The head of management company IMG has told tennis’ anti-corruption group that he hasn’t bet on the sport since current rules barring gambling were enacted nearly two years ago.
IMG executive Ted Forstmann was accused in a lawsuit of gambling millions of dollars on sports events, including the 2007 French Open final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Forstmann has acknowledged betting on Federer, who is represented by an IMG agent.
Tennis Integrity Unit spokesman Mark Harrison said Thursday the group contacted Forstmann and “made it clear that since January 2009, he has been covered by the provisions of the game’s anti-corruption code.”
Harrison said Forstmann “understands and accepts this.”
