Nick Kyrgios Serves Out Reduced One-Month Ban Over Mallorca Tournament Incident
Dubai: Nick Kyrgios was under scrutiny after testing positive for cocaine. While the Australian was provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), a final verdict has been delivered. Kyrgios was tested positive for his participation from the 2026 Mallorca Championships which was held in June. The Tennis star immediately apologized to his fans, acknowledging his “huge…
Nick Kyrgios faced consequences after testing positive for cocaine at the 2026 Mallorca Championships. The Australian player, provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), received a final verdict on his doping incident. Kyrgios immediately expressed regret, recognizing it as a "huge mistake." He is currently undergoing a treatment program approved by ITIA, which has led to a reduced ban from the three-month suspension mandated by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) rules.
ITIA acknowledged that Kyrgios' use of cocaine transpired outside of competition, resulting in a shortened suspension to one month. The player's ban is set to conclude on September 3, 2026, provided he completes the treatment program. As a result, Kyrgios has forfeited the prize money and ranking points from the Mallorca event. Although it may be too late for him to compete in any Grand Slams this year, Kyrgios can focus on preparing for the subsequent year by participating in the final ATP tournaments of the season.
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