Summary
Oliver Anderson, a former junior tennis champion from Australia, was involved in a match-fixing incident in 2016. He lost a set intentionally in an ATP Challenger tournament due to financial struggles after an injury. Anderson avoided conviction and now reflects on the experience, noting his passion for playing in a band rather than pursuing tennis.
Key Facts
- Oliver Anderson won the Australian Open boys' singles title in 2016.
- Anderson was involved in match-fixing at a Challenger tournament in Traralgon, Australia, later that year.
- He threw a set in a match to earn money, following financial difficulties from an injury.
- Undercover police were alerted by suspicious betting activity and were waiting for him after the match.
- Anderson cooperated with authorities and did not receive a conviction but got a two-year good behavior bond.
- Despite his tennis success, Anderson had greater personal interest in music and wanted to be in a band.
