Kyrgios suspended after positive cocaine test
Nick Kyrgios is provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended following a positive cocaine test at the Mallorca Open on June 22. The 31-year-old, who has a history of erratic behavior and legal troubles, submitted a sample that tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine. Kyrgios was suspended as of August 4 and cannot participate in any Grand Slam events or sanctioned tournaments while under the suspension.
In an Instagram post, Kyrgios admitted he made a "huge mistake" and takes full responsibility, citing the toll of knee and wrist injuries on his mental and physical well-being. He plans to take a 28-day break from social media and public life to focus on his recovery. Despite his seven ATP Tour singles titles and a Wimbledon final appearance in 2022, Kyrgios has faced numerous controversies, including racist comments, animal cruelty, and anti-doping case criticisms.
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