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The Kiss of Meth: 4-year ban for tennis player who blamed positive drug test on nightclub smooch

Rob Beschizza
Oct 16, 2025
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Goncalo Oliveira, a Venezuelan tennis pro, tested positive for methamphetamine in November 2024 while competing at a tournament in Mexico. With both samples yielding the same result, he had to explain himself. The explanation: he kissed someone who had taken the drug. This didn’t cut it with officials, and he was suspend…

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