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Kyrgios suspended for cocaine
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The gist
Nick Kyrgios was provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine. The 31-year-old apologized, calling it a "huge mistake."
Background
Nick Kyrgios, a former Wimbledon finalist, tested positive for cocaine at the Mallorca Championships in June 2026. The sample was confirmed by a WADA-accredited lab on July 17, and he has been provisionally suspended since August 4. He apologized publicly, taking full responsibility.
How it unfolded
- Jun 22, 2026Kyrgios provided a sample during an ATP 250 event in Mallorca, Spain.
- Jul 17, 2026A WADA-accredited laboratory confirmed the presence of benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite.
- Aug 4, 2026Kyrgios was provisionally suspended by the ITIA.
- Aug 19, 2026The suspension was announced publicly; Kyrgios apologized on Instagram, saying he made a "huge mistake."
Who’s saying what
- Official
- The ITIA announced the provisional suspension under the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme, stating Kyrgios has not appealed.
- Public
- Kyrgios apologized on Instagram, saying "I made a huge mistake and I take full responsibility for it."
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