Tennis
Three tennis players banned and fined over plots to fix matches
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) have confirmed that three tennis players have been suspended and fined for breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program. The organisation, which safeguards the integrity of professional tennis worldwide, released a statement announcing its punishments.
Anapat Timangkul, Alexandra Iordache and Wang Chukang have all been suspended and fined, with the biggest sanction coming for Timangkul who was given a 45-month ban from competing, coaching or attending any tennis event authorised by the ITIA. Thai player Timangkul, who primarily competes in doubles matches, admitted to contriving the outcome of five matches between September 2023 and February 2024.
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