Overview
- A DRA hearing confirmed cannabis and cocaine in Taylor’s post-match sample from Alexandra Palace.
- He was removed from the tournament following his first-round win, giving Jonny Clayton a second-round bye.
- Sanctions include forfeiture of the reported £25,000 prize money, loss of his Tour Card, a ranking drop, and payment of case costs.
- The authority treated the case as a second anti-doping violation under Article 10.9 after a prior positive in autumn 2024 that led to a one-month suspension.
- Taylor issued a public apology and said he will seek professional help for personal problems.