Kyrgios given one-month ban for positive cocaine test
Summary
Nick Kyrgios, an Australian tennis player, has received a one-month ban after testing positive for cocaine. He used cocaine outside of competition and accepted a reduced suspension after entering a treatment program. Kyrgios is now eligible to return to tennis.Key Facts
- Kyrgios tested positive for a cocaine metabolite from a sample taken during the Mallorca Open in June.
- He admitted to using cocaine at a nightclub in Magaluf before his tournament match.
- The International Tennis Integrity Agency accepted his explanation that the drug use was outside of competition.
- He faced a possible three-month ban but received only a one-month ban after entering treatment.
- The ban ended on September 3, 2024, and Kyrgios lost €6,570 in prize money.
- Kyrgios has struggled with injuries, mental health, and controversies in recent years.
- He has won seven ATP singles titles and reached the Wimbledon final in 2022.
- Cocaine is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency as a stimulant and substance of abuse.
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