
Former Bosnian tennis player Jasmina Tinjic has been banned from the sport for six years following serious breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP). The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced the suspension on Friday, highlighting Tinjić’s involvement in match-fixing, facilitating betting, and accepting financial rewards for underperformance during 2017 and 2018.
Tinjić, who reached a career-high singles ranking of 236 in September 2013, did not contest the charges. Her violations were initially identified by the ITIA, but criminal proceedings in Sweden, where Tinjic resides, further implicated her in match-fixing activities in 2022. Consequently, the Swedish Tennis Federation imposed a four-and-a-half-year ban from all sports on Tinjić.
The ITIA deferred its decision until the conclusion of the Swedish legal proceedings. Independent Anti-Corruption Hearing Officer Janie Soublière then confirmed the six-year suspension and levied a $20,000 fine against Tinjic, suspending $18,000 of the amount. This suspension is retroactively effective from May 18, 2022, aligning with the start of her ineligibility period in Sweden, and will end on May 17, 2028.
Throughout the suspension, Tinjic is barred from any participation in tennis events, whether as a player, coach, or spectator, under the authority of the ITIA or its member organizations, which include the ATP, ITF, WTA and Grand Slam committees. The severity of the punishment reflects the gravity of her actions and the commitment of tennis authorities to maintaining the sport’s integrity.
These actions by the ITIA and the Swedish Tennis Federation serve as a stern reminder of the strict anti-corruption measures in place and the serious repercussions for those who violate them. The case of Jasmina Tinjic underscores the importance of honesty and integrity in sports, reminding players at all levels of the significant consequences of engaging in corrupt practices.