Sport
Nick Kyrgios suspended after testing positive for cocaine
Key Points
Nick Kyrgios suspended after testing positive for cocaine August 19, 2026Former Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from tennis after failing a doping test, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced on Wednesday. The 31-year-old Australian gave a sample at an ATP tournament in Mallorca in June that tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine, the ITIA said. Cocaine is classified as a stimulant and substance of abuse on the World...
Nick Kyrgios suspended after testing positive for cocaine
August 19, 2026Former Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from tennis after failing a doping test, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced on Wednesday.
The 31-year-old Australian gave a sample at an ATP tournament in Mallorca in June that tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine, the ITIA said.
Cocaine is classified as a stimulant and substance of abuse on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List and is banned in competition.
Kyrgios apologized to his fans in a statement on social media, saying he took full responsibility.
"I made a huge mistake," he said. "I'm sorry to my fans, my family, my sponsors and everyone close to me. Above all, I'm sorry to the kids who follow me. I know the example this sets and I'm deeply disappointed in myself."
More to follow…