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Historic sanction: a Serbian player is suspended for 24 years

Andrés Tomás Rico - 15 Oct 2026
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Historic sanction: a Serbian player is suspended for 24 years. Photo: Getty Images

The ITIA does not mess around. The International Tennis Anti-Doping Agency has just imposed the harshest sanction ever recorded in the world of tennis. Stefan Milićević, a Serbian tennis player whose highest ranking was 1,338th in August 2014, has been suspended for 24 years and is also required to pay a fine of $70,000 for serious violations of tennis anti-corruption rules.

Mainly, Milićević was accused of fixing six matches (including five in which he participated) and attempting to fix another six between 2022 and 2024. He was also accused of recruiting or attempting to recruit several professional players as part of a corrupt network during the same period, resulting in other players fixing matches.

Stefan Milićević will not be able to compete until October 8, 2050

“In 2026, an investigation by the ITIA was conducted, but Milićević did not participate or cooperate with the investigation, despite seven distinct attempts by the ITIA, through multiple channels, to obtain a response from the player. On September 24, 2026, upon concluding the investigation, Milićević received a Notification of Serious Crime. The player did not respond and, according to the ITIA rules and Sanction Guidelines, the penalty imposed by the ITIA, consisting of 24 years of suspension and a $70,000 fine, took effect on October 9, 2026. Milićević's suspension will end on October 8, 2050,” stated the ITIA's announcement.

While he is suspended, Milićević will not be able to play, train, or attend any event organized or sanctioned by World Tennis, the WTA, the ATP, the Grand Slams, or any national federation. Although it is presumed that the Serbian tennis player will not be in a position to compete in 24 years.

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