Kyrgios admits ‘huge mistake’ after failing test for cocaine
The 31-year-old, who reached the final at Wimbledon in 2022, failed a doping test during an ATP event in Mallorca, Spain, on June 22.
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios admitted to a "huge mistake" after testing positive for cocaine in a doping test. The 31-year-old, who reached the 2022 Wimbledon final, failed the test during an ATP event in Mallorca, Spain, on June 22. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accredited laboratory confirmed the presence of benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine, on 17 July 2026.
Kyrgios took full responsibility for his actions and expressed deep regret, apologizing to his fans, family, sponsors, and those close to him. He acknowledged the negative impact of his actions on his career, mentioning the injuries that have plagued him and the toll they have taken on both his physical and mental health. Despite his talent and past successes, including winning seven singles titles on the ATP Tour and a high ranking of 13 in 2016, Kyrgios now ranks 919 and has barely played in singles tennis in recent years due to numerous surgeries, including a complete reconstruction of his right wrist in 2024.
He stated that this experience has given him a wake-up call and pledged to work hard to come back better.
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