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Nick Kyrgios completes one-month cocaine ban

Overview

Professional tennis player Nick Kyrgios has completed a one-month suspension following a positive test for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine. The sample was collected during an ATP 250 tournament in Mallorca, Spain, on June 22.

Kyrgios informed investigators from the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) that the substance was used socially at a nightclub in Magaluf prior to his match in Mallorca. After consulting an independent expert from a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)-accredited laboratory, the ITIA accepted that the use occurred outside of competition. While a standard breach of this type typically carries a three-month suspension, Kyrgios’s penalty was reduced to one month after he committed to an approved treatment program. As a result of the violation, he will lose his prize money and ranking points from the Mallorca tournament.

Kyrgios has accepted responsibility, describing the incident as a ‘huge mistake’ and stating, ‘I made a huge mistake and I take full responsibility for it.’ He also expressed disappointment in himself and the example set for his followers.

The situation drew scrutiny from peers. Stefanos Tsitsipas, following his first-round victory at the US Open, stated the suspension was ‘pretty much expected,’ claiming he had heard rumors regarding Kyrgios’s behavior on the tour prior to the official announcement. Other players, including Karen Khachanov, criticized Kyrgios due to his history of questioning the doping protocols of other athletes. Amid the backlash, MLB veteran Darryl Strawberry voiced support, calling for empathy for those ‘broken on the inside’.

Following a provisional suspension that began on August 4, the 31-year-old has now been cleared to return to professional competition, with the ITIA confirming his ban concluded on September 3, 2026. The player, who has previously reached the Wimbledon final and held a career-high ranking of 13, has also been managing various physical injuries.

Entities

Nick Kyrgios · International Tennis Integrity Agency · Mallorca · World Anti-Doping Agency · Jannik Sinner

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Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 71 sources
    Nick Kyrgios cleared to return to tennis after one-month ban

    Nick Kyrgios is cleared to return to professional tennis after serving a one-month suspension for out-of-competition cocaine use detected during a tournament in Mallorca.

  2. 11 days ago

    [SPORTS] 25 sources
    Stefanos Tsitsipas reacts to Nick Kyrgios's cocaine suspension

    Stefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios’s cocaine-related suspension was expected, claiming he knew of the situation before the official announcement following Kyrgios's positive test in June.

  3. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Kooyong Classic amid doping suspension

    Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the Kooyong Classic following a provisional suspension for testing positive for cocaine. His future in tennis remains uncertain pending an ITIA investigation.

  4. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Andy Roddick criticizes Nick Kyrgios over doping suspension

    Andy Roddick has labeled Nick Kyrgios a “hypocrite” following the Australian's provisional suspension after testing positive for cocaine metabolites during the Mallorca Open.

  5. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Darryl Strawberry supports Nick Kyrgios amid cocaine suspension

    MLB veteran Darryl Strawberry has expressed support for tennis star Nick Kyrgios, who faces a potential four-year suspension after testing positive for cocaine.

  6. 22 days ago

    [SPORTS] 16 sources
    Nick Kyrgios suspended after testing positive for cocaine

    Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for cocaine during an ATP event in Mallorca. He has admitted to the mistake, citing mental and physical strain.

  7. 24 days ago

    [SPORTS] 244 sources
    Nick Kyrgios suspended after testing positive for cocaine

    Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended by the ITIA after testing positive for cocaine during the Mallorca ATP 250 in June. The player admitted the mistake, citing mental and physical health struggles.

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