Nick Kyrgios suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine
Australian reveals ‘huge mistake’ in Instagram post
TL;DR
- Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine during an ATP 250 event in Mallorca in June.
- The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has issued a provisional suspension.
- Kyrgios admitted to making a 'huge mistake' on Instagram, taking full responsibility and apologizing to fans, family, and sponsors.
- He cited physical and mental toll from recent injuries and nearing the end of his career as context, but not excuses.
- Kyrgios will step away from social media and public life for 28 days to focus on recovery.
- Cocaine is a banned stimulant under the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) list.