{
  "id": 1960181,
  "title": "Why positive cocaine test could mean end of Kyrgios' career",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/why-positive-cocaine-test-could-mean-end-of-kyrgios-career",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T15:21:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/c87nzeepv70o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nick Kyrgios, once a tennis prodigy, now faces an uncertain future after testing positive for a metabolite of cocaine at the Mallorca Open in June. The 31-year-old admits it was a \"huge mistake\" for which he bears full responsibility. Since 2023, he has only played eight tournaments and won two matches, leading him to contemplate the end of his career. If found guilty, he could face a ban of up to four years, with the ban taking effect immediately due to a mandatory provisional suspension. Despite his talent, Kyrgios has struggled with injuries, verbal abuse, and substance abuse throughout his career. He has faced multiple bans for various infractions, including verbal abuse of officials and spectators. Kyrgios has been vocal about his struggles with mental health and substance abuse, describing 2019 as the lowest point of his career. If he decides to continue his career, the outcome of his doping investigation will be crucial.",
  "summary": "Nick Kyrgios once said he did not want to play tennis into his thirties. A positive cocaine test could have brought an end to his career aged 31.",
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        "title": "Why positive cocaine test could mean end of Kyrgios' career",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/why-positive-cocaine-test-could-mean-end-of-kyrgios-career-1963315",
        "published": "2026-08-19T15:21:21.000Z"
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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."
}