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.
Former rival Stefanos Tsitsipas revealed he had knowledge of Nick Kyrgios' drug use before the tennis player was suspended. Tsitsipas, who defeated Arthur Fils in the first round of the US Open, admitted he was taken aback by the suspension. Kyrgios could face up to a four-year ban, though a more lenient punishment is anticipated.
The Australian had tested positive for cocaine in June while in Spain for an event. Tsitsipas, a former world number three, expressed surprise that the suspension came "so late," but acknowledged he expected it. The two had a heated match at Wimbledon in 2022, with Kyrgios reaching the Grand Slam final and Tsitsipas intentionally hitting a ball into the crowd and calling Kyrgios a "bully."
Despite Kyrgios' admission of feeling "helpless and alone," he maintained that his actions did not justify the behavior.
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