Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios says he tested positive for cocaine
Summary
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine after a lower-level tournament in June. He has been provisionally suspended from tennis and has accepted responsibility for the failed drug test.Key Facts
- Nick Kyrgios is 31 years old and was a finalist at Wimbledon in 2022.
- He tested positive for cocaine after a tournament in Mallorca on June 22.
- The positive test was confirmed on July 17, after he played at Wimbledon.
- Cocaine is banned during competitions, but penalties can be lighter if used outside events.
- Kyrgios said he made a mistake and took full responsibility.
- He has struggled with injuries and feelings of being near the end of his career.
- The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) is handling the case.
- Kyrgios received a provisional suspension on August 4, which he has not challenged.
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