Former rival says Nick Kyrgios's drug ban 'pretty much expected'
Stefanos Tsitsipas says he was not surprised when it was revealed that Nick Kyrgios had been suspended after testing positive to cocaine.
Stefanos Tsitsipas, the former world number three, revealed on Monday that he was aware of Nick Kyrgios' drug use prior to the suspension being announced. Tsitsipas, who defeated Arthur Fils in the US Open first round, stated he was surprised the ban had not been implemented earlier. Kyrgios faces a potential four-year ban after testing positive for cocaine in Spain earlier this month.
Tsitsipas, who had a contentious relationship with Kyrgios in the past, admitted that he knew about the situation before any official announcement. The two played a heated match at Wimbledon in 2022, during which Kyrgios reached his only Grand Slam final. Tsitsipas accused Kyrgios of being a bully, while Kyrgios expressed feeling helpless and alone following his suspension.
Tsitsipas emphasized that he would not attempt to cover up Kyrgios' behavior, but acknowledged that he expected the suspension to come late.
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