Bernard Tomic Cleared of Match-Fixing Allegations After Extensive Investigation

Australian police and international agencies investigated suspicious betting patterns in two matches involving Tomic but found insufficient evidence to press charges.

• A multi-agency task force, Strike Force Whyman, was formed in 2022 to investigate suspicious bets on two matches involving Bernard Tomic, including a 2022 Australian Open qualifier.
• The investigation revealed unusual betting activity, with substantial sums placed on Tomic to lose, raising concerns about potential match-fixing.
• Authorities seized Tomic's phone and conducted extensive questioning, but no evidence was found to link him to the betting irregularities or support criminal charges.
• Despite the investigation being closed due to lack of evidence, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has kept the case in a dormant state for potential future leads.
• Tomic continues to compete professionally, recently attempting to qualify for the 2025 Australian Open, marking his first appearance at the event since the 2022 controversy.

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