Nick Kyrgios, a 31-year-old Australian tennis player, has revealed he tested positive for cocaine in June and is provisionally suspended from tennis as a result. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) will prosecute the case after Kyrgios' sample was taken on June 22 and confirmed positive on July 17. Kyrgios admitted to making a "huge mistake" and taking full responsibility, citing struggles with mental health in the past. He has been ranked 919th in the world since playing just two Grand Slam events due to injuries.
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Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios, 31, has been provisionally suspended from competing and coaching in tennis after testing positive for cocaine. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced the suspension on August 4, saying that Kyrgios' sample was taken on June 22 at a lower-level tournament in Mallorca, and the positive test was confirmed on July 17. Kyrgios has apologized for his mistake, stating that he made a "huge error" and takes full responsibility for it. He has also announced that he will step away from social media and public life for 28 days to focus on his well-being.
The suspension means that Kyrgios cannot play or coach in any events sanctioned by the men's and women's tennis tours, including Grand Slam tournaments, until the outcome of a tribunal. The ITIA has said that Kyrgios could appeal against the provisional suspension, but he has not done so to date.
Kyrgios' positive test for cocaine comes after he struggled with mental health issues in the past, including contemplating suicide and spending time in a psychiatric hospital in London after losing at Wimbledon in 2019. He has also spoken about the toll that injuries have taken on him, both mentally and physically, and how they have affected his career.
Kyrgios' ranking has dropped to 919th since he was beaten by Novak Djokovic in the 2022 singles final, and he has played just four singles matches this season due to knee and wrist injuries.
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Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine
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The Australian player, 31, said he tested positive at a tournament in June
Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios revealed on Wednesday he tested positive for cocaine and was provisionally suspended from tennis.
The 31-year-old Australian was beaten by Novak Djokovic in the 2022 singles final, but has played just two Grand Slam events since.
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He's now ranked 919th after a series of injuries.
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Kyrgios posted details of the case on social media.
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"I recently failed a drug test in Mallorca after testing positive for cocaine," he wrote, citing a lower level tournament in June.
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"I made a huge mistake and take full responsibility for it."
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Cocaine is banned as a doping substance during competitions, with lower sanctions possible when used away from events.
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Kyrgios has detailed struggles with mental health in the past, exacerbated by drinking and drug use.
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He said it has been difficult coming to terms with being near the end of his career after two years of injuries.
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"At times I've felt helpless and alone.
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None of that excuses what I did," he said.
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Kyrgios got a wild card to play doubles at Wimbledon last month and lost in the first round with partner Alexander Bublik.
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The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) will prosecute the case and said the player's sample was taken on June 22 and the positive test was confirmed on July 17, after Kyrgios played at Wimbledon.
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A mandatory provisional suspension was applied on Aug. 4 and has not been appealed by Kyrgios, the ITIA added.
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