Argentine Tennis Player Leonardo Aboian Suspended for Six Years in Match-Fixing Scandal
Buenos Aires – Argentine tennis is once again grappling with controversy as Leonardo Aboian, 27, has been handed a six-year and nine-month suspension for match-fixing. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced the sanction on February 27, 2026, following Aboian’s admission of multiple violations of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program.
Details of the Investigation and Sanction
Aboian admitted to having fixed eight of his own singles and doubles matches
on the ITF World Tennis Tour and the ATP Challenger Tour between 2018 and 2025, according to the ITIA. He also confessed to 30 violations of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program, including facilitating betting, manipulating match results, receiving payments for not giving his best effort and failing to report corrupt approaches.
Provisional Suspension and Admission of Guilt
Aboian was initially provisionally suspended on September 19, 2025, pending the full consideration of the charges. He chose not to appeal the provisional suspension to an independent Anti-Corruption Hearing Officer. The ITIA confirmed that Aboian accepted the sanction agreed with the ITIA and waived his right to a hearing before an independent official.
The suspension is effective immediately and will keep him off the court until June 18, 2032.
Impact of the Suspension
During the suspension, Aboian is prohibited from participating in any capacity – playing, coaching, or attending – at any tennis event authorized or sanctioned by the members of the ITIA (ATP, ITF, WTA, Tennis Australia, Fédération Française de Tennis, Wimbledon, and USTA) or any national association.
Argentina’s Growing List of Suspensions
Argentina is becoming increasingly known for tennis players facing sanctions for violating the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program. Following France, which has the highest number of players sanctioned, Argentina is now among the countries with the most players penalized for such offenses. Aboian is the ninth Argentine player to receive a suspension, joining Nicolás Kicker, Federico Coria, Patricio Heras, Franco Feitt, Nicolás Arreche, Agustín Torre, Sofia Luini, Melina Ferrero, Agustín Moyano, and Hernan Casanova.
Aboian’s Recent Ventures
Prior to the suspension, Aboian reached a career-high ranking of 229 in April 2025. He was also involved with Slice Token, a startup focused on facilitating career financing
for tennis and golf players through fan funding.
FAQ
- What is the length of Leonardo Aboian’s suspension? Six years and nine months.
- What charges did Aboian admit to? Fixing matches, facilitating betting, manipulating results, and failing to report corruption.
- What organizations are involved in the suspension? The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), ATP, ITF, and other tennis governing bodies.
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