Nick Kyrgios’ cocaine shame gives Aussie maverick two routes – and one is better than the other

Comment: Retirement looks the most likely outcome for Kyrgios after news of his suspension but the 31-year-old still has time on his side if he wants to launch a return to tennis, with which he has an unmistakable ‘love-hate’ relationship

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios revealed on Wednesday he tested positive for cocaine, and cited the doping case as a wake up call after feeling “helpless and alone” as injuries derailed his career.

Hollie Adams / REUTERS Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from the sport after testing positive for cocaine, with the 31-year-old admitting Wednesday that he made a “huge mistake.” The International Tennis Integrity Agency announced that the former Wimbledon finalist tested positive fo

The controversial Australian player tested positive for a metabolite of cocaine at a tournament in June.

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios revealed on Wednesday he tested positive for cocaine and was provisionally suspended from tennis.

“I recently failed a drug test in Mallorca after testing positive for cocaine,” he wrote.

Kyrgios said he had difficulties coming to terms with being near the end of his career after two years of injuries.

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended since August 4 after testing positive for cocaine. The 31-year-old apologized to his fans, saying he'd "made a huge mistake."

The Australian said he made no excuses but admitted to struggling with the twilight of his career.

Australian reveals ‘huge mistake’ in Instagram post Kyrgios tested positive at ATP 250 event in June The former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has been suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine. The 31-year-old Australian revealed on an Instagram post on Wednesday that he had “made a huge mistake” bef

Nick Kyrgios admits ‘huge mistake’ after testing positive for cocaine  lbc.co.uk

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Tennis star Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended for cocaine use  CNN

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Nick Kyrgios has admitted to make a “huge mistake” after testing positive for cocaine.

Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine at a recent ATP Tour event in Mallorca and the Australian has issued a lengthy apology after being provisionally suspended

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios was provisionally suspended from tennis on Wednesday (Aug 19) after testing positive for cocaine, with the volatile Australian owning up to his "huge mistake" in a public apology.The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced the suspension of the 31-year-old following

Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine at the Mallorca Open, back in June

Nick Kyrgios has been banned from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.

Nick Kyrgios is provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.

Nick Kyrgios is in the late stage of his career after a series of injuries. Morgan Hancock / Getty ImagesAug. 19, 2026 Updated 4:35 am EDT2022 Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine at an ATP Tour event and has been provisionally suspended.The suspension has been in place since August 4, and Kyrgio