The Federación de Tenis de Chile filed a formal complaint on Friday regarding the unauthorized takeover of its Cerro Colorado headquarters. The governing body stated that the ongoing occupation has inflicted severe damage on the country’s tennis community, leaving courts, players, and administrative operations under the control of Milovan Kegevic and his associates, who are not members of the institution and lack the authority to administer its facilities.
Disputed Election and Academic Fraud Allegations
The institutional crisis traces back to an internal election that Milovan Kegevic initially won, followed by a series of disqualifying controversies. Kegevic was barred from taking office after failing to meet legal requirements, notably after the Universidad Bolivariana confirmed that he did not appear in its registries despite claiming to hold a commercial engineering degree from the institution. Judicial investigations are also examining potential falsification of academic credentials involving Kegevic and Valentina Marín, who acted as his general secretary, as reported by the federation.
Following Kegevic’s disqualification, Juan Bugueño assumed the presidency. In an official statement, the governing board emphasized that Kegevic never managed to legally form a proper board of directors because he never gathered the minimum of five qualified members required by the federation’s statutes, having never counted more than four.
Institutional Deadlock and Legal Rejections
The federation attempted to resolve the dispute through multiple institutional channels, including formal communications and a meeting with Kegevic’s legal counsel to demand the return of the property. Despite these efforts, Kegevic has refused to vacate the premises. The board noted that every legal and electoral appeal filed by Kegevic has been declared inadmissible by the courts.
Addressing his continued presence on the grounds, Kegevic defended his position earlier this month in an interview with BioBio Deportes, stating that he and his supporters would not leave until a court explicitly mandated them to do so.
Impact on Players, Coaches, and Facilities
The governing body warned that the ongoing occupation directly harms athletes, instructors, and families who rely on the Cerro Colorado complex. The federation has logged numerous complaints regarding deteriorating infrastructure, poor maintenance, and scheduling conflicts for reserved courts. Additional grievances cited by the board include noise disturbances from late-night parties and the presence of individuals who would be sleeping overnight on the premises, incidents which are being verified.
Furthermore, the federation flagged the unauthorized use of a private digital platform for court rentals, noting that revenue generated through the system does not reach official accounts and its destination remains unknown. The board likened the current dispute to an incident in August 2026, when the disqualified management of Kegevic requested that ticket proceeds from a Davis Cup tie between Chile and Spain be transferred directly to private bank accounts, including one belonging to Kegevic. Documentation preserved from that period shows the transfers were not carried out.
Current Leadership and Ongoing Recovery Efforts
Over its first two months in office, the administration organized the Chile-Spain Davis Cup tie, regularized its standing with national sports authorities, secured funding for six professional World Tennis Tour events for men and women, and financed an international junior tour.
The federation stated that it is pursuing all necessary legal and administrative actions to reclaim the Cerro Colorado facility.
