Russian tennis player Yana Sizikova arrested over alleged match-fixing in French Open 2020

Russia's Yana Sizikova is mainly a doubles player, currently partnering with Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia. The duo lost the opening game of the 2021 French Open, while Sizikova was arrested in connection to a match-fixing at the event last year.

In what comes as shocking news for the tennis fraternity, Russian doubles tennis player Yana Sizikova has been arrested for a match-fixing allegation. The French police are currently investigating a possible match-fixing scenario relating to the French Open 2020.

Sizikova had participated at Roland Garros last year and had partnered with United States of America's Madison Brengle. However, the duo lost in the opening round to the Romanian pair of Andreea Mitu and Patricia Maria Tig 7-6 (8), 6-4.

According to bookmakers, there were some weird betting patterns, as thousands of euros were reportedly put on the break of serve while the second set was tied at 2-2. Incidentally, Sizikova, who was serving in the game, squandered the set, losing out on love, as the break included a couple of double faults from her.

Sizikova was arrested in Paris on Friday in her hotel while she was leaving from a massage session, reports The Guardian. Her room was also reportedly searched by the police and authorities.

As for her trial, she could be fined €500,000 and could also be served with a prison sentence of five years. However, her lawyer has persisted that she has denied all the charges against her.

Sizikova had just participated in the ongoing French Open. She lost her opening doubles game along with fellow Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova to the Australian duo of Ajla Tomljanovic and Storm Sanders, 1-6, 1 -6, on Thursday.

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