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ITIA suspends Alana Tuayeva for three years and nine months over match manipulation

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The International Tennis Integrity Agency has suspended Alana Tuayeva for three years and nine months after she admitted manipulating two ITF circuit matches in 2023 and 2024. She also agreed to a $30,000 fine, with $21,000 suspended, and waived an independent hearing; her suspension is due to end on 18 September 2029, subject to payment of outstanding sums.

The sanction bars Tuayeva from taking part in tennis events authorised or organised by ITIA members during her period of ineligibility.

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Brazil sports ministry plans athlete education on betting and match manipulation

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