{
  "id": 1924280,
  "title": "Kyrgios suspended after positive cocaine test",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/kyrgios-suspended-after-positive-cocaine-test-1924280",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T11:19:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/kyrgios-suspended-after-positive-cocaine-test/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from tennis following a positive cocaine test. The Australian player submitted a sample during the Mallorca Open on June 22, which was later found to contain benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine. Kyrgios, once ranked 13th in the world, has been suspended since August 4. The International Tennis Integrity Agency stated that Kyrgios could appeal the provisional suspension but has not done so yet. In an Instagram post, Kyrgios admitted to making \"a huge mistake\" and taking \"full responsibility\" for his actions. Under the suspension, he is barred from playing, coaching, or attending Grand Slam events or any sanctioned tournaments until the tribunal outcome. Kyrgios, 31, has played only four singles matches this season due to knee and wrist injuries. He last played in Wimbledon's men's doubles, where he and partner Alexander Bublik lost in the first round. In a lengthy Instagram statement, Kyrgios acknowledged the toll of recent injuries on his body and mind, expressing that coming to terms with being near the end of his career has been harder than he imagined. He vowed to step away from social media and public life for 28 days to focus on his well-being. Cocaine is a prohibited substance on the World Anti-Doping Agency's list. Kyrgios, known for his controversial behavior on court, has faced numerous fines for smashing racquets, making offensive remarks, and arguing with umpires. In 2023, he admitted to assaulting an ex-girlfriend, although he avoided a criminal conviction. He also faced criticism for misogynistic comments and shared a post from controversial influencer Andrew Tate. Kyrgios has won seven ATP Tour singles titles and reached the Wimbledon final in 2022, losing to Novak Djokovic. He and Thanasi Kokkinakis won the Australian Open men's doubles title in 2022. Kyrgios has also spoken about his mental health struggles, including contemplating suicide and an episode in a London psychiatric hospital after Wimbledon in 2019.",
  "summary": "Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine. The Australian submitted a sample during the Mallorca Open on 22 June that was later found to contain benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine. Former world number 13 Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended, external since 4 August. The International Tennis Integrity Agency said Kyrgios could appeal […]",
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        "title": "Kyrgios suspended after positive cocaine test",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/kyrgios-suspended-after-positive-cocaine-test",
        "published": "2026-08-19T10:09:06.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Ghanaian Times",
        "title": "Kyrgios suspended after positive cocaine test",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/kyrgios-suspended-after-positive-cocaine-test-2108904",
        "published": "2026-08-20T09:44:31.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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