Nick Kyrgios suspended after positive cocaine test
Nick Kyrgios, a well-known Australian tennis player, has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine at an ATP tournament in Mallorca, Spain. The International Tennis Integrity Agency stated that Kyrgios provided a sample on June 22 during the ATP 250 event, which later tested positive for a cocaine metabolite on July 17. The suspension has been in effect since August 4, and Kyrgios has acknowledged his mistake publicly, apologizing to his fans and supporters. He has decided to step away from social media and public life for 28 days to focus on his wellbeing.
Match highlights
- Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine after providing a sample on June 22 at the ATP 250 event in Mallorca.
- The presence of benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite, was confirmed on July 17 by a WADA-accredited laboratory.
- The provisional suspension has been in place since August 4, barring Kyrgios from all professional tennis events.
- Kyrgios admitted to the failed drug test and apologized to fans, family, sponsors, and young supporters.
- He announced he will step away from public life for 28 days to focus on his wellbeing.
