Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Yana Sizikova: Russian doubles player cleared of match-fixing two years after Roland Garros arrest

Written by 
Published in Tennis
Thursday, 25 May 2023 03:13

Russian doubles player Yana Sizikova has been cleared of match-fixing two years after her arrest at the French Open, according to her lawyer.

The 28-year-old was arrested at Roland Garros in 2021 as part of an investigation into match-fixing allegations dating back to the 2020 edition of the Grand Slam.

Sizikova, ranked 50th in doubles, has continued to play on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Tour since her arrest and will compete at this year's French Open, which starts on Sunday.

"After two and a half years of investigation, the Paris Public Prosecutor's Office definitively closed the case on 11 April 2023, considering that criminal proceedings could not be initiated, as the facts of which Ms Sizikova was accused could not be established," her lawyer Frederic Belot told Reuters.

Officials began investigating in October 2020 after suspicions of "organised fraud" and "corruption in sports".

A source close to the investigation told the BBC at the time the inquiry focused on a first-round match in which Sizikova and American partner Madison Brengle lost 7-6 (10-8) 6-4 to Romanian pair Andreea Mitu and Patricia Maria Tig.

Suspicions were reportedly raised after betting companies noticed hundreds of thousands of euros had been wagered on a break of serve in the second set.

Sizikova was released a day after her arrest in 2021.

In July 2022 she and fellow Russian Anastasia Potapova won the Prague Open, while Sizikova reached two other finals last year.

Sizikova and American Sabrina Santamaria play in the semi-finals of the Morocco Open on Thursday.

Read 346 times

Soccer

Bay FC eyes record NWSL crowd at Giants ballpark

Bay FC eyes record NWSL crowd at Giants ballpark

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSAN FRANCISCO -- Bay FC will play the Washington Spirit in a Nation...

Olmo strikes to put Barça seven clear of Madrid

Olmo strikes to put Barça seven clear of Madrid

Barcelona's Dani Olmo scored inside the first minute of the second half to earn a hard-fought 1-0 ho...

Poch will only select 'right characters' for USMNT

Poch will only select 'right characters' for USMNT

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsUnited States men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino em...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Silver: Playoff ratings 'fantastic' for first weekend

Silver: Playoff ratings 'fantastic' for first weekend

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday that...

Edwards fined $50K for obscene gesture to fan

Edwards fined $50K for obscene gesture to fan

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNEW YORK -- Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves has been...

Baseball

Manfred eyes 'big crowd' when Bristol hosts MLB

Manfred eyes 'big crowd' when Bristol hosts MLB

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Major League Baseball has played at the "Field...

Source: White Sox's Pérez likely out for year

Source: White Sox's Pérez likely out for year

EmailPrintChicago White Sox left-hander Martin Pérez will likely miss the remainder of the season wi...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated