Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine, provisionally suspended | OneFootball

World tennis was shaken by the news that Nick Kyrgios was provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine in an anti-doping test carried out during the ATP 250 tournament in Mallorca. The sample was taken on June 22, and the result was confirmed on July 17 by a laboratory accredited by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

The substance detected was benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) explained that the substance is prohibited during competition and that, in these cases, a mandatory provisional suspension applies. The measure took effect on August 4, 2026.

While the suspension remains in force, the Australian tennis player cannot compete, train, or take part in official events linked to tennis’s main governing bodies. Kyrgios has the right to appeal the measure, although so far he has not done so.

Kyrgios himself publicly acknowledged the result and took responsibility. The Australian apologized to his fans, family, sponsors, and especially to the young people who look up to him. He also said that the past few years had been marked by injuries and heavy physical and emotional strain, although he made it clear that this does not justify what happened.

At 31, Kyrgios is going through a difficult stage in his career. The Australian reached No. 13 in the world rankings and was a Wimbledon finalist in 2022, but injuries have considerably limited his activity over the past few seasons.

For now, the sanction is provisional, and it still remains to be determined what the final punishment will be. Kyrgios, meanwhile, announced that he will step away from social media and public exposure for a while to focus on his personal recovery.

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