Two French tennis players were arrested this Tuesday, March 10, in connection with suspicions of match-fixing. Quentin Folliot, who is already serving a 20-year suspension, and Maxime Hamou were taken into custody in the Paris region by the Central Racing and Games Service.

Quentin Folliot’s Previous Suspension

Quentin Folliot, 27, was previously suspended for 20 years in December 2025 by the International Agency for Tennis Integrity. The agency determined he was a central figure of a sprawling criminal match-fixing network.

International Agency for Tennis Integrity

Folliot was found guilty of 27 offenses, including manipulation of results, receiving money to lose matches, attempting to bribe other players, destroying evidence, and refusing to cooperate with the investigation.

Maxime Hamou’s Past Controversy

Maxime Hamou, 30, had previously faced controversy after his accreditation was withdrawn during Roland-Garros in 2017 following his attack on a Eurosport journalist which he had grabbed by the neck during an interview after a defeat.

French Tennis Federation (FFT)

Hamou, formerly ranked 211th in the ATP rankings in 2015, had a brief professional career.

FAQ

• What charges are Folliot and Hamou facing? They are currently being investigated for suspicions of match-fixing.
• Is Folliot currently allowed to play tennis? No, Folliot is already under a 20-year suspension.
• What was the reason for Hamou’s previous issue at Roland-Garros? His accreditation was withdrawn after an incident involving a journalist.

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