Tennis player Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine
Summary
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been temporarily banned from playing after testing positive for a cocaine-related substance during a tennis tournament in June. He admitted to making a mistake, is taking responsibility, and plans to step away from public life for a month.Key Facts
- Kyrgios tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a chemical that shows cocaine use, from a sample taken at the Mallorca Open on June 22.
- He has been provisionally suspended starting August 4, meaning he cannot play or attend official tennis events.
- Cocaine is banned in competition by the World Anti-Doping Agency, and Kyrgios' test was during a tournament where he competed.
- Kyrgios said injuries have affected him mentally and physically, and he is near the end of his tennis career.
- He has won seven ATP singles titles and was runner-up at Wimbledon in 2022.
- Kyrgios has had past controversies, including fines for on-court behavior and comments, and he admitted to assaulting an ex-girlfriend in 2021 but avoided conviction.
- He plans to take 28 days off social media and public appearances to focus on recovery.
- The International Tennis Integrity Agency said Kyrgios can appeal the suspension but has not done so yet.
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