Kyrgios suspended for a month after positive cocaine testPhoto by Fotonerd on Pexels
SportsMadeira

Kyrgios suspended for a month after positive cocaine test

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo4 September 2026 at 11:02

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios was suspended for a month after testing positive for cocaine during an anti-doping control. The suspension was the punishment applied by the sports authorities after confirmation of the test result.

The player learned of the punishment resulting from the control in which he tested positive for the banned substance. The decision represents a significant blow to the career of the Australian athlete, who is known for his talent but also for the controversies off the courts.

Kyrgios, who had already been involved in several incidents throughout his career, now faces this suspension period that prevents him from competing. The case raised questions about the tennis player's lifestyle and its consequences for his professional career.

Related articles

Sports

Serena and Venus fall in 1st round of doubles

Sisters Serena and Venus Williams were eliminated in the first round of women's doubles after a defeat to Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint in a match that lasted three hours and two minutes, decided by a comeback in the decisive super tie-break.

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo05/09/26, 08:32
Sports

Ortigosa receives final of 1/8 TT Regional

Ortigosa receives the final of the 1/8 TT Regional, an off-road modeling event promoted by MODELIS – Modelismo do Lis, with training sessions scheduled between 10h00 and 18h30.

Diário de Leiria05/09/26, 08:30
Sports

Fluvial de Coimbra heavily represented in national team selection

Ten athletes from Coimbra's youth development and one coach will represent Portugal in the national team at a kayak polo competition to be held in Germany.

Diário de Coimbra05/09/26, 08:15
Serena e Venus Willians eliminadas na primeira ronda de pares do US Open
Sports

Serena and Venus Williams eliminated in first round of US Open doubles

Serena and Venus Williams were eliminated in the first round of women's doubles at the US Open, after a defeat to the pair Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint in a match that lasted three hours and two minutes.

Record05/09/26, 08:11