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Ex-Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios says he tested positive for cocaine

Nick Kyrgios, the former Wimbledon finalist, has been suspended after testing positive for cocaine.

By · Published August 21, 2026  03:41 UTC · Updated August 22, 2026  22:27 UTC

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Nick Kyrgios was suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for cocaine at an ATP event. He accepted full responsibility for the incident and subsequently announced a hiatus from social media.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 18.
  • Primary Driver: Nick Kyrgios, the former Wimbledon finalist, has been suspended after testing positive for cocaine.
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Nick Kyrgios, the former Wimbledon finalist, has been suspended after testing positive for cocaine at an ATP event. Kyrgios announced the news on social media, stating that he takes full responsibility for his actions. He has also announced a social media hiatus.

The suspension affects Kyrgios's immediate future in professional tennis. The Australian tennis player has been open about his struggles with mental health and personal issues in the past. Kyrgios has not yet specified the duration of his hiatus or the length of his suspension.

The ATP has not yet commented on the matter.

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What substance did Nick Kyrgios test positive for?

Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine.

What is the status of Nick Kyrgios's professional tennis career?

Kyrgios has been suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for cocaine. He has also announced a social media hiatus.

Has the ATP commented on Nick Kyrgios's suspension?

The ATP has not yet commented on the matter.

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