Tennis player who recruited others into fixing ring gets 24-year ban
The player ignored seven ITIA attempts to make contact before the sanction was deemed effective.
The hit
The ITIA has suspended Serbian tennis player Stefan Milićević for 24 years & fined him $70,000, with the ban running until 8 October 2050. It covers fixing six matches & attempting to fix six more, plus recruiting other players into a corrupt network between 2022 & 2024, according to the ITIA.
Why it matters
A 24-year ban is effectively career-ending. The case shows how non-cooperation with an ITIA investigation still results in a deemed sanction under the agency’s rules.
The record
| Suspension | 24 years, effective 9 October 2026 (ITIA) |
|---|---|
| Fine | $70,000 (ITIA) |
| Career-high ranking | World No.1338, August 2014 (ITIA) |
| Notice of Major Offense issued | 24 September 2026 (ITIA) |
What happens next
Watch for whether the ITIA names or sanctions other players in the recruited network Milićević is alleged to have built.
Sources: ITIA – Serbian tennis player Stefan Milićević suspended for 24 years
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