Kyrgios provokes backlash as cocaine ban sparks hypocrisy debate

TL;DR
Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine at a Mallorca event and received a provisional suspension, saying injuries and mental strain contributed to the decision; the backlash revives focus on his past anti-doping stance as critics highlight perceived hypocrisy, and he faces a potential ban of up to four years unless a defense reduces it by showing the substance was taken out of competition.
- Tennis world quickly turns on Nick Kyrgios after cocaine reveal — with former No. 1 leading charge New York Post
- Ex-Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios says he tested positive for cocaine ESPN
- Nick Kyrgios' ban depends on if player can prove he took cocaine out of competition BBC
- Tennis star Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended for cocaine use CNN
- Nick Kyrgios suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine The Guardian
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