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The ITIA sanctions a six-year suspension to an Argentine tennis player after confessing match-fixing in eight matches. Photo: Getty Images

ITF sanctions Argentine tennis player to six years after admitting match-fixing in eight matches

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The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has confirmed the six-year suspension and a fine of $40,000 for Argentine tennis player Leonardo Aboian after admitting to fixing eight of his own singles and doubles matches in the ITF World Tennis Tour and the ATP Challenger between 2018 and 2025, as well as 30 violations of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP). "The player admitted all charges by the ITIA, including facilitating bets, manipulating event outcomes, receiving payment for not giving his best effort, and not reporting corrupt approaches," the ITIA statement said. Leonardo Aboian's highest ranking was 229th in April 2025.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La ITIA sanciona seis años a un tenista argentino tras confesar amaños en ocho partidos

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Jasmine Paolini.

Paolini, decisive after the cases of Sinner and Swiatek: "Now I feel more vulnerable"

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Curious response from Jasmine Paolini when asked about the doping cases of Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner. Ahead of Roland Garros 2025, the Italian confirmed the "paranoia" that exists in the locker room regarding potential contamination cases and the sanctions that may follow: "I was already paying attention to all this before, but now you feel that you are more vulnerable. After those cases, it's like everything is more real. It's a bit scary; we have to control many things. We try to do our best, but I think it's positive that WADA will change the rules. It would be better if it happened a bit before 2027, even. We take a step forward, and that's good because this is something that can happen to anyone. We are constantly traveling; it's not easy to control everything. I hope it won't happen to anyone else soon."

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Paolini, contundente tras los casos de Sinner y Swiatek: "Ahora me siento más vulnerable"

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Jessica Pegula speaks about doping. Photo: gettyimages

Pegula: "We are all paranoid and stressed about the issue of doping"

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Jessica Pegula explained in a conversation with Jennifer Brady and Madison Keys the feelings that overwhelm the minds of all tennis players every time they receive any notification from the ITIA, due to the doping cases of Sinner and Swiatek. "When you see those stories, it's impossible not to be paranoid and stressed about what might happen. After a test, you can't know if you're clean or not," she commented.

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Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open 2025. Photo: Getty

The general director of the WADA explains why Sinner has indeed received a sanction

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The case of Jannik Sinner, his process, and resolution have been one of the most controversial in recent times. Just look at the reactions worldwide regarding his three-month suspension imposed by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Now, why was he sanctioned while the Japanese swimming team that participated in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics was not? Remember that these 23 swimmers tested positive for  trimetazidine, a prohibited substance found in the food they consumed at a restaurant. They were acquitted, and the WADA Director-General, Olivier Niggli, explained the difference between one case and the other on The Sports Ambassador podcast. "The main difference lies in the fact that, in one case, individuals consume a meal and test positive for a small amount of a substance. In the other, an athlete has their own employee, who holds responsibility, making the mistake theirs," the executive concluded. Thus, it is clear that the level of responsibility of the world number 1 was crucial in receiving that three-month suspension.

 

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El director general de la AMA explica por qué Sinner sí ha recibido una sanción

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The PTPA launches a program to help tennis players defend themselves in cases of doping or corruption

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The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) has just released a statement announcing the launch of a program dedicated to providing legal defense assistance to those facing doping or corruption accusations. In this way, the PTP will offer support through the renowned international law firms King & Spalding LLP and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. "The PTPA's ACE program is the first of its kind in tennis and ensures equitable access to top-tier legal expertise, regardless of the player's financial situation and personal resources," stated the release. Thus, efforts will be made to assist those in need "at no cost" with the aim of achieving fairness and enabling all players to defend themselves in the fairest manner possible.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La PTPA lanza un programa para ayudar a los tenistas a defenderse en casos de dopaje o corrupción

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The ITIA sanctions a six-year suspension to an Argentine tennis player after confessing match-fixing in eight matches. Photo: Getty Images

ITF sanctions Argentine tennis player to six years after admitting match-fixing in eight matches

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The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has confirmed the six-year suspension and a fine of $40,000 for Argentine tennis player Leonardo Aboian after admitting to fixing eight of his own singles and doubles matches in the ITF World Tennis Tour and the ATP Challenger between 2018 and 2025, as well as 30 violations of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP). "The player admitted all charges by the ITIA, including facilitating bets, manipulating event outcomes, receiving payment for not giving his best effort, and not reporting corrupt approaches," the ITIA statement said. Leonardo Aboian's highest ranking was 229th in April 2025.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La ITIA sanciona seis años a un tenista argentino tras confesar amaños en ocho partidos

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Jessica Pegula speaks about doping. Photo: gettyimages

Pegula: "We are all paranoid and stressed about the issue of doping"

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Jessica Pegula explained in a conversation with Jennifer Brady and Madison Keys the feelings that overwhelm the minds of all tennis players every time they receive any notification from the ITIA, due to the doping cases of Sinner and Swiatek. "When you see those stories, it's impossible not to be paranoid and stressed about what might happen. After a test, you can't know if you're clean or not," she commented.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Pegula: "Todas estamos paranoicas y estresadas por el tema del dopaje"

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Jasmine Paolini.

Paolini, decisive after the cases of Sinner and Swiatek: "Now I feel more vulnerable"

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Curious response from Jasmine Paolini when asked about the doping cases of Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner. Ahead of Roland Garros 2025, the Italian confirmed the "paranoia" that exists in the locker room regarding potential contamination cases and the sanctions that may follow: "I was already paying attention to all this before, but now you feel that you are more vulnerable. After those cases, it's like everything is more real. It's a bit scary; we have to control many things. We try to do our best, but I think it's positive that WADA will change the rules. It would be better if it happened a bit before 2027, even. We take a step forward, and that's good because this is something that can happen to anyone. We are constantly traveling; it's not easy to control everything. I hope it won't happen to anyone else soon."

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Paolini, contundente tras los casos de Sinner y Swiatek: "Ahora me siento más vulnerable"

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Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open 2025. Photo: Getty

The general director of the WADA explains why Sinner has indeed received a sanction

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The case of Jannik Sinner, his process, and resolution have been one of the most controversial in recent times. Just look at the reactions worldwide regarding his three-month suspension imposed by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Now, why was he sanctioned while the Japanese swimming team that participated in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics was not? Remember that these 23 swimmers tested positive for  trimetazidine, a prohibited substance found in the food they consumed at a restaurant. They were acquitted, and the WADA Director-General, Olivier Niggli, explained the difference between one case and the other on The Sports Ambassador podcast. "The main difference lies in the fact that, in one case, individuals consume a meal and test positive for a small amount of a substance. In the other, an athlete has their own employee, who holds responsibility, making the mistake theirs," the executive concluded. Thus, it is clear that the level of responsibility of the world number 1 was crucial in receiving that three-month suspension.

 

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El director general de la AMA explica por qué Sinner sí ha recibido una sanción

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Rod Laver Arena, Australian Open 2025. Photo: Getty

The PTPA launches a program to help tennis players defend themselves in cases of doping or corruption

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The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) has just released a statement announcing the launch of a program dedicated to providing legal defense assistance to those facing doping or corruption accusations. In this way, the PTP will offer support through the renowned international law firms King & Spalding LLP and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. "The PTPA's ACE program is the first of its kind in tennis and ensures equitable access to top-tier legal expertise, regardless of the player's financial situation and personal resources," stated the release. Thus, efforts will be made to assist those in need "at no cost" with the aim of achieving fairness and enabling all players to defend themselves in the fairest manner possible.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La PTPA lanza un programa para ayudar a los tenistas a defenderse en casos de dopaje o corrupción

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Nick Kyrgios.

Nick Kyrgios' latest claim: suggests Roddick doped during his career

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The news about Iga Swiatek testing positive for doping due to contamination continues to spark discussion and shake the foundations of world tennis. Nick Kyrgios, as he did during Jannik Sinner's case, is possibly the most vocal player in condemning these results: the Australian continues to act recklessly, causing fires day after day. The latest incident occurred this morning when he quoted a fan insinuating that Andy Roddick had used some "magic cream" during his career, as otherwise, his unwavering defense of Sinner or Swiatek would not make sense. Did Nick need to publicize this opinion? No... but he did, and how: jokingly and with a "Most likely", hinting that the American doped during his sports career. Will there be a response soon?

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