Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from the sport after testing positive for cocaine at an ATP 250 event in June, with the player admitting he had made a mistake.
Key facts
- Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from tennis after a positive cocaine test.
- The 31-year-old tested positive at an ATP 250 event in June, according to The Guardian.
- The suspension was confirmed by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA).
- Kyrgios admitted on Instagram he had 'made a huge mistake'.
- He is a former Wimbledon finalist.
Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine, as reported by Sky News, the BBC, The Guardian and Al Jazeera.
According to The Guardian, the 31-year-old Australian tested positive at an ATP 250 event in June. The former Wimbledon finalist revealed the situation himself in an Instagram post on Wednesday, admitting that he had “made a huge mistake”.
The suspension was confirmed by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) shortly after Kyrgios’s social media post, The Guardian reported.
Al Jazeera reported that the Australian said he made no excuses, but admitted to struggling with what he described as the twilight of his career.
The BBC and Sky News both confirmed that the player is provisionally suspended following the positive test. Kyrgios is one of the most recognisable figures in men’s tennis, having reached the Wimbledon singles final.
Why it matters
Doping and anti-drug rules in tennis are enforced by the ITIA, and a positive test for a high-profile player draws significant attention to how the sport handles such cases. Kyrgios's admission and provisional suspension mark a notable moment for one of the game's best-known personalities.
Frequently asked questions
What substance did Nick Kyrgios test positive for?
According to the sources, Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine.
When and where did the positive test occur?
The Guardian reported that Kyrgios tested positive at an ATP 250 event in June.
Who confirmed the suspension?
The suspension was confirmed by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), according to The Guardian.