The 29-year-old has been barred from tennis until 2050 after the agency charged him with fixing six matches, including five of his own, and attempting to manipulate six additional matches between 2022 and 2024.
Although Milicevic never achieved a singles ranking higher than 1,338 and competed only in lower-tier tournaments, the investigation uncovered further allegations against him. The ITIA accused him of recruiting “multiple professional players as part of a corrupt network” that led to “a number of other players fixing matches” during the same period.
The agency did not identify the matches involved or reveal the names of the other players allegedly connected to the network.
According to the ITIA, Milicevic failed to cooperate with its investigation into the alleged tennis match-fixing activities. He also did not respond to the findings presented against him.
In addition to the lengthy suspension, the Serbian player received a $70,000 fine.
The case highlights the continued efforts of tennis authorities to tackle corruption and protect the integrity of professional competition. Match-fixing undermines fair play by compromising the principle that players should compete honestly and that results should reflect performances on court.
The 24-year ban effectively keeps Milicevic out of tennis until 2050, marking a major disciplinary action against a player accused of involvement in match manipulation and the recruitment of others.
