ITIA anti-corruption enforcement actions

The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has issued several sanctions against tennis players and coaching staff for anti-corruption violations.

In late July 2026, Russian player Anastasia Sukhotina received a four-year and ten-month suspension and a fine after admitting to eight rule breaches between 2019 and 2024. These breaches included attempts to bet on matches, urging others to engage in corruption, and destroying evidence. Additionally, Azerbaijan Davis Cup captain Yalchin Manafli was provisionally suspended for refusing to provide his mobile phone for an investigation.

By late August 2026, further sanctions were announced. Russian player Mark Kaufman was suspended for 18 months and fined $5,000 for failing to cooperate with an investigation, specifically regarding the examination of his mobile phone. Serbian player Luka Todorovic received a nine-week suspension and a $10,000 fine for failing to report suspicious corrupt activity. Furthermore, Croatian coach Marino Jakic was provisionally suspended following an investigation into potential violations dating back to 2023, a move described by an independent hearing officer as being “supported by substantial evidence.”