Oliver Anderson suspended by Tennis Integrity Unit
Thursday 9 February 2017 17:07, UK
A former Australian Open junior champion has been provisionally suspended by the Tennis Integrity Unit.
Oliver Anderson has been banned by independent anti-corruption Hearing Officer Richard McLaren pending the outcome of an investigation.
A statement read: "The suspension applies with immediate effect and will remain in place until the conclusion of Tennis Integrity Unit investigations.
"During this period Mr Anderson, currently ranked 1083, is excluded from competing in, or attending, any tournament or event organised or sanctioned by the governing bodies of the sport.
"The suspension is not a determination of the player's guilt or innocence of corruption offences under the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program."
Anderson, 18, won the 2016 junior event in Melbourne.
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