Kyrgios gets month ban for cocaine, enters treatment programme
Australia's Nick Kyrgios was cleared Friday to return to tennis after accepting a one-month ban for using cocaine and entering a treatment programme."Kyrgios has entered into a treatment programme," the ITIA added.
Australia's tennis player Nick Kyrgios has received a one-month ban and has begun a treatment program following a cocaine positive test. The 31-year-old, who previously reached the Wimbledon final in 2022, admitted to using the drug socially in Mallorca on June 22 before an ATP event. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) accepted his explanation, reducing his default three-month ban to a month due to the substance being found outside of competition.
Kyrgios will resume tennis on September 3, 2026, but forfeits prize money and ranking points from the Mallorca event. The player, known for his powerful serve and ground strokes, has won seven singles titles and peaked at world number 13 in 2016. Despite his skill, Kyrgios has faced numerous injuries, including a wrist reconstruction in 2024.
He expressed regret for his actions, taking responsibility and apologizing to fans, family, sponsors, and young followers who look up to him.
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