Brazilian tennis ace Joao Souza handed corruption suspension for second time, says Tennis Integrity Unit

Brazilian tennis ace Joao Souza handed corruption suspension for second time, says Tennis Integrity Unit

Souza, who reached a career high of 69 in 2006 but is currently languishing at 422 on the ATP rankings, was originally banned on 29 March, but following a successful appeal he was reinstated on 8 April.

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Brazilian tennis ace Joao Souza handed corruption suspension for second time, says Tennis Integrity Unit

Brazilian tennis player Joao Souza has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis for the second time following a corruption probe, the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) said on Friday.

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“The suspension relates to an investigation by the TIU into alleged breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program,” said a statement.

Souza, who reached a career high of 69 in 2006 but is currently languishing at 422 on the ATP rankings, was originally banned on 29 March, but following a successful appeal he was reinstated on 8 April.

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“Now, following consideration of additional evidence submitted by the TIU, a provisional suspension has been reimposed,” added the statement.

“No more appeals will be accepted and the suspension will remain in place until further direction is issued by independent Anti-Corruption Hearing Officer Richard McLaren, with effect from 17 April.”

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