Nick Kyrgios suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine

Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine during the Mallorca Open. The case leaves him barred from the sport for now and adds to the uncertainty around his comeback.Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine during Mallorca Open (Courtesy: Reuters)Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after returning a positive test for cocaine.The Australian was tested on 22 June during the Mallorca Open, with the sample later found to contain benzoylecgonine, a substance produced when cocaine is broken down in the body.The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) imposed the provisional suspension on 4 August. The governing body said Kyrgios has the right to challenge the decision, although he had not appealed against it at the time of its announcement.Kyrgios acknowledged the positive test in a post on Instagram, admitting that he had made "a huge mistake" and saying he accepts "full responsibility" for his actions. The suspension means the former world No. 13 is barred from competing in, coaching at or attending Grand Slam tournaments and other events conducted under the men's and women's professional tours.Kyrgios, 31, has made only four singles appearances this season as he continues to work his way back from persistent knee and wrist problems. His most recent competitive outing came at Wimbledon, where he featured in the men's doubles alongside Alexander Bublik. The pair were eliminated in the opening round.- EndsPublished On: Aug 19, 2026 14:26 IST