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Facundo Bagnis Gets 12-Month Ban, Violation Unintentional

7/14/2026

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Facundo Bagnis accepted 12-month suspension ending 17 October 2026.
He tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide during US Open qualifying in August 2025 and entered a provisional suspension on 18 October 2025.
In November 2025 he said a doctor-prescribed supplement was contaminated and submitted receipts, medical records and lab reports.
The ITIA’s lab confirmed the banned substance and ruled the violation unintentional.
He waived a hearing and cooperated, leading to ban being cut from four years to twelve months.

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Facundo Bagnis accepted 12-month suspension ending 17 October 2026.
He tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide during US Open qualifying in August 2025 and entered a provisional suspension on 18 October 2025.
In November 2025 he said a doctor-prescribed supplement was contaminated and submitted receipts, medical records and lab reports.
The ITIA’s lab confirmed the banned substance and ruled the violation unintentional.
He waived a hearing and cooperated, leading to ban being cut from four years to twelve months.