Tennis' Gambling Problem

Tennis has a gambling problem. Now the third-most bet on sport, behind football and horse racing, tennis holds a series of partnerships with the gambling world.
In 2020, the ATP ended a two-year ban on men's tennis tournaments signing deals with sports betting and fantasy firms - action initially taken after advice from the Tennis Integrity Unit following a string of match-fixing incidents.
Tournaments have since wasted little time in striking fresh deals, with Betway becoming the official title partner of the Miami Open. The International Tennis Federation also reinstated a deal with Betway for the Davis Cup.
The women's game has seen similar moves. The WTA has teamed up with US sportsbook company FanDuel while agreeing to a six-year deal with Stats Perform to enhance their in-play betting options.
The surge of popularity of tennis betting is, in part, down to these in-play betting options.
But are the respective tours and federations shirking their responsibilities as guardians of tennis? And is the integrity of the sport risked by enabling a practice that also damages players' mental health? And what of the purity of teenis' brand as it seek to engage a younger audience?
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[@stanleyz6330]

the only gambling problem in tennis is MATCH FIXING. It's a cancer to the sport and all bettors involved.

[@siddhantahuja5384]

If Tennis bodies can sign for these lucrative deals to compensate for the cash squeeze, then surely the lower ranked players can do the same to fix a match for easy money. Gambling has been a problem for all sports, not just tennis, but if used for the welfare of sports and in a good way, then it's pretty harmless. Excellent video though, as always! ❤️

[@jamesashoo4245]

Ah yes, I remember pitching this idea to Baseline's editor! Glad it got used - as much attention is needed on the betting problem that exists within tennis.

[@clotshotthot5750]

I believe the match fixing is systematic, especially with bookies being teamed up with almost e every sport

[@houseofleaves126]

I love these videos!! Keep making them!!

[@eddyhung7497]

Tennis is just a game for fun...not a real sport

[@stanleyz6330]

are you serious? tennis is definitely a sport, and it's by far the hardest one.

[@pumpitdumpit]

Seems rigged based on my own experience

[@habladoenserio1668]

i thought i was the only one who thought Roger games were pretty variable, she seems favorite and loses an inexplicable way sometimes

[@bestialinvasion667]

Tennis fixing is cool and should be legal. If someone is caught they shouldn't be made to pay a fine