"No basis and I reject them" - Basilashvili dismisses match-fixing allegations

| by Drew Tate

Nikoloz Basilashvili is one of two top 100 players who was mentioned in a report last week as a player who participated in match-fixing.

According to the report published by a German journalist, Basilashvili along with Karatsev is suspected of participating in match-fixing organized by his former coach who also coached Karatsev at a time. The match in question happened at last year's Wimbledon in the first round of the doubles.

Large sums of money were placed on Basilashvili and his partner Albot losing the match after winning the opening set. They did just that losing the next two 6-2 6-2 making the bet successfull. The Georgian has now responded publicly to those claims categorically denying them:

Two Top 50 players Karatsev and Basilashvili and their coach accused of match fixing
Two Top 50 players Karatsev and Basilashvili and their coach accused of match fixing

"Last weekend, it came to my attention that media publications in Germany have made mention of my name in connection with allegations of so-called "Match Fixing." These allegations have no basis at all and I reject them in the strongest possible terms."

"I will not accept seeing my name and reputation being severely violated through baseless and absurd accusations. I, therefore, demand that such allegations and lies stop immediately and the public, through the media, must be informed that I totally and utterly deny all of these absurd accusations."

Basilashvili further confirmed that he hired a German law firm to protect his interests and take legal action against those that tarnished his reputation.

I have empowered a German law firm to protect my interests and to act in every possible way to fight this extremely damaging misinformation.

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