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19 August 2026

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios suspended after positive test for cocaine

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Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios suspended after positive test for cocaine

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has tested positive for cocaine and is provisionally suspended from tennis. He posted details of the case on social media.

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