Tuayeva handed nearly Four-Year Ban for Match Fixing
Russian tennis player Alana Tuayeva has been banned from professional tennis for three years and nine months after admitting to match-fixing offences.
The sanction was confirmed by the International Tennis Integrity Agency, which announced that Tuayeva accepted the punishment along with a £22,000 fine, part of which has been suspended.
According to the ITIA, the 26-year-old admitted to fixing two of her own matches on the ITF World Tennis Tour in 2023 and 2024. By accepting the charges, Tuayeva also waived her right to a hearing before an independent Anti-Corruption Hearing Officer.
Tuayeva, whose highest singles ranking was No. 1282 in the world, has already been under provisional suspension since December 19, 2025. That period will count toward her ban, meaning she will be eligible to return on September 18, 2029, provided any outstanding fines are paid.
While serving the suspension, Tuayeva is prohibited from competing in, coaching at, or attending any event sanctioned by major tennis bodies, including the ATP Tour, WTA Tour, and the International Tennis Federation.
The case forms part of ongoing efforts by tennis authorities to combat corruption and protect the integrity of the sport at all levels.
