{
  "id": 4724146,
  "title": "Stefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios’ cocaine suspension was ‘pretty much expected’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/stefanos-tsitsipas-says-nick-kyrgios-cocaine-suspension-was-pretty",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T21:41:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/tennis/2026/08/31/stefanos-tsitsipas-says-nick-kyrgios-cocaine-suspension-was-pretty-much-expected"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stefanos Tsitsipas expressed surprise over Nick Kyrgios' tennis suspension due to cocaine use. The Australian was banned after testing positive for cocaine during a June event in Spain. Tsitsipas anticipated the announcement, stating he \"knew about this before the announcement\" and \"was like 'Here we go.'\" Tsitsipas and Kyrgios had a heated match at Wimbledon 2022, with Kyrgios reaching his only Grand Slam final. Since his suspension, Kyrgios has cited injuries and expressed feeling \"helpless and alone,\" though he acknowledged the truth of the allegations.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Kyrgios banned for cocaine use in June Spain event",
    "Tsitsipas anticipated Kyrgios' suspension",
    "Kyrgios cites injuries, feels helpless after ban"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Stefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios’ cocaine suspension was ‘pretty much expected’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/stefanos-tsitsipas-says-nick-kyrgios-cocaine-suspension-was-pretty-4729601",
        "published": "2026-08-31T22:23:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Nick Kyrgios’ cocaine suspension was ‘pretty much expected’, says Tsitsipas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/nick-kyrgios-cocaine-suspension-was-pretty-much-expected-says",
        "published": "2026-08-31T23:23:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Nick Kyrgios’ cocaine suspension was ‘pretty much expected’, says Tsitsipas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/nick-kyrgios-cocaine-suspension-was-pretty-much-expected-says-4741532",
        "published": "2026-08-31T23:23:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}