Former Wimbledon Finalist Nick Kyrgios Tested Positive for Cocaine, Suspended from Tennis
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Kyrgios reveals he tested positive for cocaine Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios revealed on Wednesday he tested positive for cocaine and was provisionally suspended from tennis.
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BBC SportPublished Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.
Reuters SportsKyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine - Reuters Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine Reuters
The Guardian SportThe former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has been suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.
Bleacher ReportNick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency due to a failed drug test.
SMH SportControversial Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has tested positive for banned substance cocaine and faces a potential lengthy suspension.
NDTV SportsFormer Wimbledon Finalist Nick Kyrgios Says He Tested Positive For Cocaine File photo of Nick Kyrgios
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Dunbar cited a similar case from 2017 involving Dan Evans, who also tested positive for cocaine. He received a one-year suspension.
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The Guardian SportIn 2017 British No 1 Dan Evans was given a 12-month ban after testing positive for cocaine during the Barcelona Open, but Wada rules have since changed and stipulate a three-month suspension for out of competition offences.
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Kyrgios has been a controversial figure throughout his career, which peaked with his 2022 Wimbledon final defeat to Novak Djokovic having previously achieved a highest world ranking of 13 in 2016.
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Bleacher ReportThe peak of Kyrgios' singles career came in 2022 when he reached his first Grand Slam singles final at Wimbledon, losing to Novak Djokovic in four sets.
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02 BBC Sport Under the suspension, Kyrgios cannot play, coach at or attend Grand Slams or any events sanctioned by the men's and women's tennis tours.
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03 Bleacher Report Dunbar noted Kyrgios faces a ban of up to four years, but it's "expected" he will receive a lighter discipline.
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04 The Guardian Sport The 31-year-old Australian revealed on an Instagram post on Wednesday that he had “made a huge mistake” before his suspension was confirmed by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) shortly afterwards.
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