The ITIA (International Tennis Integrity Agency) said former Moroccan player Younes Rachidi has been banned for life from the white sport after he fixed no fewer than 135 matches.
Younes Rachidi was banned from tennis for life for match fixing
Former number 473 in doubles Rachidi will no longer be able to play, train or even attend tennis events sanctioned or held under the auspices of competent tennis forums.
The Moroccan entered the negative history of tennis, having the largest number of violations of contractual matches committed by one person.
In addition to a lifetime ban from tennis, the Moroccan also received a fine of $34,000.
Born on September 13, 1986, Younes Rachidi was ranked No. 753 in ATP singles (in 2013) and his best doubles ranking was No. 473. He collected $53,102 in tennis prize money.
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