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Serbian player Stefan Milićević receives 24‑year ban for match‑fixing
The International Tennis Integrity Agency said the 29‑year‑old fixed six matches, attempted six more and recruited other players.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Serbian tennis player Stefan Milićević has been handed a 24‑year suspension and a $70,000 fine after the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) concluded he fixed six matches and tried to fix six additional contests between 2022 and 2024. The ITIA described the conduct as part of a "corrupt network" that also involved other, unnamed players. Milićević, who reached a career‑high ranking of world No. 1,338, played 11 professional matches on the third‑tier tour during the period and was a former University of Minnesota athlete and DePaul University coach. The ban bars him from playing, coaching or attending any World Tennis, ATP, WTA or Grand Slam events until 2050, when he will be 53. The agency said his lack of cooperation did not affect the punishment.
Key facts
- Stefan Milićević received a 24‑year ban from tennis. (nypost.com)
- He was fined $70,000 by the ITIA. (nypost.com)
- The ITIA found he fixed six matches and attempted to fix six more between 2022‑2024. (nypost.com)
- The ban prevents him from playing, coaching or attending any sanctioned tennis events until 2050. (nypost.com)
- Milićević previously played at the University of Minnesota and coached at DePaul University. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Serbian tennis player hit with 24-year ban in match-fixing scandal”
