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Tennis star Nick Kyrgios handed one-month ban following positive cocaine test

Kyrgios has entered a treatment programme and will forfeit his €6,570 prize money and ranking points from the ATP Tour event in Mallorca where he tested positive for the drug.

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Kyrgios given one-month ban for positive cocaine test

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Nick Kyrgios is eligible to return to tennis after accepting a one-month ban for testing positive for cocaine.

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Nick Kyrgios positive cocaine test and ban

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Nick Kyrgios is eligible to return to tennis after accepting a one-month ban for testing positive for cocaine at the ATP Tour event in Mallorca; he entered a treatment programme and forfeited €6,570 and ranking points from the tournament.

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Nick Kyrgios accepted a one-month ban and is now eligible to return to tennis, subject to a treatment programme and forfeiture of his Mallorca prize money and ranking points.

In this event Why positive cocaine test could mean end of Kyrgios' career Earlier coverage

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Euronews Published 4 September 2026

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios handed one-month ban following positive cocaine test

BBC Published 3 September 2026

Kyrgios given one-month ban for positive cocaine test

Nick Kyrgios is eligible to return to tennis after accepting a one-month ban for testing positive for cocaine.

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