Tennis player Sukhotina was disqualified for trying to place bets

Russian tennis player Anastasia Sukhotina was disqualified for 4 years and 10 months for violating the anti-corruption rules of tennis, as well as in connection with attempts to bet on matches. This was announced on July 29 by the International Service for Combating Negative Phenomena in Tennis (ITIA).

The athlete's suspension is effective from July 17, 2026 and will last until May 16, 2031. In addition, Sukhotina must pay a fine of $30,000, of which $22,500 is a conditional portion of the punishment. Initially, the tennis player denied the charges, but later admitted eight violations committed between 2019 and 2024.

"According to the ITIA, the violations gradually became more serious, from attempts to bet on tennis matches to attempts to influence other players and destroy evidence," the statement said.

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