Tennis star Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine
Kyrgios said he had difficulties coming to terms with being near the end of his career after two years of injuries.
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from the sport after testing positive for cocaine, according to a report on Wednesday. The 31-year-old, a former Wimbledon finalist, revealed the news on his social media accounts, admitting to taking the banned substance during a lower-level tournament in Mallorca.
Kyrgios cited his recent struggles with injuries as a factor in his decision to test positive, stating he had made a "huge mistake" and accepted full responsibility for his actions. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) confirmed the positive test, which was discovered on July 17, following Kyrgios' participation in Wimbledon earlier that month.
Kyrgios, currently ranked 919th, stated that he has faced challenges as he nears the end of his career, feeling helpless and alone during the two years of injuries he has endured. The ITIA, responsible for investigating doping cases, will handle the prosecution of Kyrgios' case, with no appeal from the player.
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