Maikel Villalona, Dominican Tennis Player, Sanctioned for Corruption in Tennis
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has confirmed the sanction imposed on Dominican tennis player Maikel Villalona, 21, for violating the Tennis Anti-Corruption Programme (TACP).
The sanction consists of a four-year and six-month suspension, as reported by the ITIA this Tuesday.
Villalona, who is not in the world ranking, was accused on October 15 of committing five violations of the anti-corruption code.
- Match-fixing.
- Acceptance of money.
- Failure to report a corrupt approach.
These facts are related to a doubles match of the ITF World Tennis Tour played in 2022, according to the official statement from the ITIA.
In addition, the organization accused the player of not cooperating with the investigation, by ignoring five interview requests in early 2025.
Faced with the lack of response to the charges, Villalona admitted his responsibility for all accusations and accepted the sanction, which also includes a fine of $10,000.
The tennis player decided not to appeal the punishment, which came into effect on October 30, and prohibits him from playing, training, or attending any tennis event organized by entities affiliated with the ITIA.
The International Tennis Integrity Agency is an independent body that brings together the main players in world tennis, including the ATP, the WTA, the International Tennis Federation and representatives of the Grand Slam tournaments.
