ITIA updates Tennis Anti-Corruption and Anti-Doping Programs

• The International Tennis Integrity Agency updated its rules in time for the new tennis season
• Changes have been made to the 2026 Tennis Anti-Corruption Program and 2026 Tennis Anti-Doping Program rules
• The Agency remains committed to upholding the integrity of tennis competitions

Just in time for the new tennis season, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), announced an update to its rules.

Ahead of the start of the new year, the Agency that safeguards the integrity of tennis from manipulation, gambling-related and other crimes, introduced changes to the 2026 Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP) and 2026 Tennis Anti-Doping Program (TADP).

Updated TACP and TADP rules are in effect from the start of 2026

The updated rules, published earlier this week, are in effect from January 1, 2026.

Per the ITIA's announcement, there are "minimal changes to both programs heading into 2026."

A summary of the changes to the rules for the new season highlights the updates made to the TACP 2026 rules.

The list includes changes to TACP B.31 substantial assistance criteria rules, TACP B.9 rules focusing on extended coverage during a hiatus, as well as TACP D.1.c and D.1.l rules on accreditation misuse.

As explained, changes to the TADP rules were also introduced by the ITIA, effective from January 1, 2026.

The list of impacted rules includes disciplinary offense rules under TADP 7.15 and changes to TADP 10.14.1 policies on "Prohibition against participating in a professional league while suspended under the TADP."

When it comes to the rules on provisional suspension to prevent procedural delays, changes have been implemented to both TACP F.9 and TADP 7. 16 rules.

Equally as important, the Agency explained it updated its resources, briefings and education sessions with the ultimate goal of ensuring all covered personnel can acces the rules and relevant information in line with their responsibilities.

As an independent body established to promote, encourage and safeguard the integrity of professional tennis, ITIA monitors competitions across the globe.

Its strict rules and policies seek to protect the sport from criminal activities, including match-fixing and betting-related offenses, as well as manipulation and other unlawful actions.

The Agency often investigates potential cases of match-fixing and has the power to suspend players temporarily or permanently from tennis competitions.

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