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Tennis player Alexandros Jakupovic gets lifetime ban
A Greek tennis player has been banned for life. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Tennis player Alexandros Jakupovic gets lifetime ban

Details have not been readily given in regard to tennis player Alexandros Jakupovic receiving a lifetime ban from the game.

Multiple outlets reported via the Associated Press that the Greek tennis pro, 34, "was found guilty of five charges under the sport's anti-corruption" and was banned by the Tennis Integrity Unit for match-fixing. However, no details on how he broke the rules or an investigation into his offenses have been released.

Jakupovic's career-high singles ranking was 464 (achieved March 9, 2009) and his career-high doubles ranking was 267 (achieved Nov. 17, 2008), according to ITFTennis.com. USA Today Sports slates Jakupovic's career earnings at $116,707.

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