Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios says he tested positive for cocaine
LONDON (AP) — Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios revealed on Wednesday he tested positive for cocaine and was provisionally suspended from tennis. The 31-year-old Australian was…
Nick Kyrgios, a former Wimbledon finalist from Australia, has disclosed that he tested positive for cocaine and has been provisionally suspended from tennis. The 31-year-old tennis player lost to Novak Djokovic in the 2022 singles final and is currently ranked 919th after facing numerous injuries. Kyrgios announced the incident on his social media, stating that he had tested positive for cocaine during a lower-level tournament in June. He acknowledged that this was a "huge mistake" and took full responsibility for his actions.
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) stated that Kyrgios' sample was taken on June 22 and the positive test was confirmed on July 17, following his participation in Wimbledon. A mandatory provisional suspension was applied on August 4, and Kyrgios has not appealed the decision. Kyrgios explained that he has been struggling to come to terms with being near the end of his career after enduring two years of injuries.
He admitted that at times, he felt "helpless and alone," but emphasized that his actions "do not excuse what I did."
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