Tennis Ban: French Player 20 Years

Tennis Ban: French Player 20 Years

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The career of French tennis player Quentin Folliot is history.

The International Agency for Tennis Integrity banned the 26-year-old for 20 years after identifying him as a “central figure” in a criminal network. The association is said to have specialized in manipulating games.

In addition to a fine of 70,000 US dollars, the Frenchman has to pay around 44,600 US dollars from ill-gotten gains.

Folliot, who achieved his best ATP ranking of 488th in August 2022, was found guilty in 27 cases. The allegations range from intentional match-fixing to attempted bribery and destruction of evidence. In addition, he is also accused of refusing to cooperate with the investigation, which is considered particularly serious and aggravates the punishment.

Folliot is the sixth player to be sanctioned as part of a major investigation.

James Whitfield

James Whitfield is Archysport's racket sports and golf specialist, bringing a global perspective to tennis, badminton, and golf coverage. Based between London and Singapore, James has covered Grand Slam tournaments, BWF World Tour events, and major golf championships on five continents. His reporting combines on-the-ground access with deep knowledge of the technical and strategic elements that separate elite athletes from the rest of the field. James is fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, giving him unique access to athletes across the global tennis and badminton circuits.

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