Why tennis star Nick Kyrgios was suspended after positive cocaine test: 'Made a huge mistake'

Nick Kyrgios' roller coaster of a career hit a new snag after a positive cocaine test.

A former tennis star and Wimbledon finalist was suspended earlier this season after testing positive for cocaine use.

The 31-year-old admitted he tested positive for cocaine, citing the incident as a "wake up call" Wednesday after feeling "helpless and alone."

Nick Kyrgios’ stop‑start career has lurched into its most serious crisis yet after the Australian tested positive for Benzoylecgonine. A metabolite of cocaine was registered at an ATP tournament in Majorca in June. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) confirmed on Wednesday 19 August that the 31‑year‑old ha

It’s been confirmed by the ITIA that Kyrgios is able to appeal, however, he hasn’t done so at this time

Men's tennis veteran Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended by the ITIA for a positive cocaine test at an ATP Tour event.

NICK KYRGIOS has admitted making a “huge mistake” after testing positive for a cocaine metabolite and being provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency yesterday. Kyrgios gave a sample at an ATP tournament in Majorca in June that tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine. Wri

Nick Kyrgios revealed his provisional suspension after testing positive for cocaine at the Mallorca Open, citing his injuries and mental toll.

Australia's Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for cocaine during a tournament in Mallorca.

Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine and received a provisional suspension from tennis, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said Wednesday.

Australian maverick said anyone else would have got a much longer ban than Italian star

Nick Kyrgios confirmed the suspension, saying he made "a huge mistake."

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.

The 31-year-old, who reached the final at Wimbledon in 2022, failed a doping test during an ATP event in Mallorca on June 22.

Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine. The Australian submitted a sample during the Mallorca Open on 22 June that was later found to contain benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine. Former world number 13 Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended, external since 4

Ex-Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios says he tested positive for cocaine  ESPN

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.

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine. Read more about the suspension and his statement.

The 31-year-old, who reached the final at Wimbledon in 2022, failed a doping test during an ATP event in Mallorca on June 22.

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.

Major Tennis Star Suspended After Positive Cocaine Test: 'I Made A Huge Mistake’  HuffPost

Nick Kyrgios said he was “stepping away from social media and public life” for the next four weeks to focus .

Nick Kyrgios said he was “stepping away from social media and public life” for the next four weeks to focus .

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

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios was provisionally suspended from tennis on Wednesday after testing positive for cocaine, with the volatile Australian owning up to his "huge mistake" in a public apology.

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

Nick Kyrgios, suspended after testing positive for cocaine: "Nothing justifies what I did"  MARCA

Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after admitting positive cocaine test  talkSPORT

Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine  Reuters

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended for cocaine use  CNN

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios says he tested positive for cocaine  Toronto Star

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

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has said he tested positive for cocaine on the Spanish island of Mallorca and has issued an apology.

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

Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after failing a doping test, the International Tennis Integrity Agency has announced.

Aug 19 : Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios was provisionally suspended from tennis on Wednesday 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