Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios says he tested positive for cocaine

Nick Kyrgios, a former Wimbledon finalist, disclosed on Wednesday that he tested positive for cocaine and faced a provisional suspension from tennis, according to a report on <source 6941e4c7-595>. The 31-year-old Australian, who was defeated by Novak Djokovic in the 2022 singles final, is currently ranked 919th due to a series of injuries.

Kyrgios announced the news on social media, stating, “I recently failed a drug test in Mallorca after testing positive for cocaine,” in reference to a minor tournament in June. Kyrgios expressed remorse for his mistake, taking full responsibility for his actions. He also admitted to grappling with feelings of helplessness and isolation as he approached the end of his career after enduring two years of injuries.

"None of that excuses what I did," Kyrgios affirmed. Kyrgios secured a wildcard to compete in doubles at Wimbledon last month and was eliminated in the first round alongside his partner, Alexander Bublik. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) will handle the prosecution of the case, and the player's sample was collected on June 22, with the positive test confirmed on July 17, following Kyrgios' participation in Wimbledon.

Kyrgios' provisional suspension became effective on August 4 and has not been contested by the player, as per the ITIA.