Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios tests positive for cocaine
AP News • • sports
Key Points:
- Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine during a lower-tier grass court event in Spain, leading to a provisional suspension and potential ban of up to four years.
- Kyrgios, ranked 919th, admitted to making a "huge mistake" and cited injuries and mental struggles as factors contributing to his situation, describing the doping case as a wake-up call.
- The International Tennis Integrity Agency confirmed the positive test from June 22, with a provisional suspension starting August 4, which Kyrgios has not appealed.
- Kyrgios has faced a significant career decline since his 2022 peak, with injuries limiting his play and a poor match record in recent seasons.
- He plans to step away from social media and public life for 28 days to focus on recovery and signals his intention to attempt a comeback.
