Persistent corruption fears haunt tennis

MELBOURNE - Persistent corruption fears are troubling tennis after several players were contacted by investigators and as rumors fly of unusual results and suspicious betting patterns.

Rising Ukrainian star Alexandr Dolgopolov confirmed he was among the players to receive a letter from the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU), an anti-corruption squad headed by an ex-Scotland Yard detective.

Dolgopolov, speaking during last month's Australian Open in Melbourne, said some Russian players had also been contacted. There is no suggestion Dolgopolov or the other players are suspected of wrongdoing.