Kyrgios Provisional Suspension for Cocaine Metabolite

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Kyrgios Provisional Suspension for Cocaine Metabolite

35 sourcesUpdated Aug 19, 2026

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for a cocaine metabolite at the Mallorca Open in June, with ITIA confirming the result and stating the suspension took effect on August 4. He announced the failure on Instagram, apologized to fans, sponsors and family, and said injuries have taken a toll as he nears the end of his career. He retains the right to appeal the provisional suspension, though no appeal has been filed, and his ban bars him from playing, coaching, or attending ATP, WTA, and Grand Slam events. The ITIA will continue to prosecute the case as it progresses through the sanctions process.

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“Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios says he tested positive for cocaine, was suspended from tennis”

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat · Aug 19, 2026

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“ITIA suspends Nick Kyrgios after cocaine test, bars Australian star from Grand Slam events”

Mint Newspaper (livemint.com) · Aug 19, 2026

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“Tennis star Nick Kyrgios says he tested positive for cocaine, provisionally suspended: ‘Helpless and alone’”

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Johnstown Tribune-DemocratLean LeftFormer Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios says he tested positive for cocaine, was suspended from tennis

Mint Newspaper (livemint.com)CenterITIA suspends Nick Kyrgios after cocaine test, bars Australian star from Grand Slam events

New York PostRightTennis star Nick Kyrgios says he tested positive for cocaine, provisionally suspended: ‘Helpless and alone’

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