Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine during an ATP 250 event in Mallorca, Spain.
The Australian tennis player confirmed the news on Instagram, saying he had “made a huge mistake” and took “full responsibility” after failing the in-competition drug test.
Kyrgios apologised to his fans, family, sponsors and the children who follow him, while revealing the toll years of injuries and uncertainty over his career had taken on his physical and mental wellbeing.
“I’m not going to make excuses, but I do want to give some context about where I’ve been,” he wrote.
Kyrgios said the positive test had been a “wake up call” and he would step away from social media and public life for 28 days to focus on his wellbeing.
“I’m sorry. I’ll do the work and come back better,” he wrote.
Tennis’ testing body confirmed Kyrgios has been suspended since August 4.
“The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has provisionally suspended Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios under the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme,” a statement read.
“31-year-old Kyrgios provided a sample during an ATP 250 event in Mallorca, Spain, on 22 June 2026. On 17 July 2026, a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)-accredited laboratory confirmed the presence of benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine.
“Cocaine is a stimulant and substance of abuse on the WADA Prohibited List and is banned in competition under the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme. If taken out of competition, reduced sanctions apply for substances of abuse.
“Because of the nature of the substance, a provisional suspension is mandatory and has been in place since 4 August 2026.
“Kyrgios, who reached a career-high world singles ranking of 13 in October 2016, has the right to appeal the provisional suspension, but has not done so to date.
“As with all Tennis Anti-Doping Programme cases, ITIA support is available to Kyrgios.
“While suspended, Kyrgios is not allowed to play in, coach at, or attend any events organised or sanctioned by World Tennis, WTA, ATP, the Grand Slams, or any national association.”
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