Aaron Cortes Receives 15-Year Ban for Match-Fixing in Tennis

The Spanish player admitted to multiple breaches of the tennis anti-corruption program, including contriving the outcome of events and accepting money for such actions.

• Aaron Cortes, a Spanish tennis player, has been handed a 15-year ban from the sport for match-fixing and other offenses.
• Cortes admitted to 35 breaches of the tennis anti-corruption program between 2016 and 2018, including contriving the outcome of events and accepting money to do so.
• The International Tennis Integrity Agency imposed a fine of $75,000 on Cortes, with $56,250 of it suspended.
• Cortes, who reached his highest singles ranking of No. 955 in 2017, is banned from playing, coaching, and attending official tennis events until March 27, 2039.
• The case highlights ongoing concerns about match-fixing in tennis, with multiple cases affecting the sport in 2024.

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