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ITIA Bans France's Quentin Folliot for 20 Years Over Match-Fixing

An independent hearing upheld 27 of 30 charges, labeling him a vector for a wider criminal syndicate.

Overview

  • The sanction includes a $70,000 fine and an order to repay more than $44,000 in corrupt payments.
  • His ineligibility runs until May 16, 2044, with time served under a May 2024 provisional suspension credited and reinstatement contingent on repayment.
  • An ITIA investigation found he was a central figure in a player network operating for a match-fixing syndicate, making him the sixth player disciplined in this probe.
  • Independent Anti-Corruption Hearing Officer Amani Khalifa upheld 27 of 30 charges tied to 10 of 11 matches after an October hearing, with three allegations from a January 2024 doubles match dismissed.
  • Folliot denied all charges but is prohibited from playing, coaching, or attending any event sanctioned by ITIA members, including the ATP, WTA, and ITF.