Australia’s Kyrgios given one-month ban for ‘social’ cocaine use
Nick Kyrgios enters an approved treatment programme to reduce his three-month default suspension under WADA rules.
Tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been handed a one-month ban for cocaine use, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced. Kyrgios, 31, accepted the reduced suspension after testing positive for the drug during an ATP Tour event in Mallorca, Spain in June. During an interview with ITIA investigators, Kyrgios claimed his cocaine use had occurred socially during a night out before he was scheduled to play in Mallorca.
The ITIA consulted an independent scientific expert who deemed his explanation consistent with the amount of cocaine detected in his sample. Consequently, the ITIA accepted Kyrgios' claim that his cocaine use was outside of competition, and his suspension will conclude on Thursday, pending completion of the required treatment program.
The player will forfeit prize money and ranking points earned from the Mallorca tournament. Kyrgios previously apologized on social media for the failed drug test, acknowledging he had made a significant mistake and taking full responsibility for his actions.
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