When it comes to the rules, the ITIA runs the system with an iron rod. This past year, tennis has seen a number of players face tough penalties for crossing the line. From failed doping tests to match fixing, no pro is spared, and this time, 26-year-old Frenchman Quentin Folliot faces the brunt of his actions.

On Thursday, December 11, the ITIA announced that 26-year-old French player Folliot has been suspended for 20 years after a staggering 27 breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program. He’s also been fined $70,000 and ordered to repay over $44,000 in corrupt payments. The numbers alone tell you this was no small case.

According to the ITIA, Folliot’s name surfaced at the center of a sprawling match-fixing web. Investigators found he wasn’t just participating, but acting as a key

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