Nick Kyrgios suspended after testing positive for cocaine

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios, formerly ranked world number 13, has been placed under a provisional suspension by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) starting August 4, 2026. The disciplinary action follows a positive test for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine, in a sample provided by the 31-year-old athlete during the Mallorca Open on June 22.

Under the terms of his suspension, Kyrgios is prohibited from competing, training, or attending any Grand Slam tournaments or events sanctioned by professional men's and women's tennis organizations. While the athlete retains the right to appeal the decision, the ITIA has confirmed that no such action has been taken to date. Kyrgios addressed the situation on social media, where he publicly admitted to making a "huge mistake" and accepted full responsibility for his actions, citing the personal toll of ongoing injuries to his knee and wrist.

His career has been significantly hampered by these persistent physical issues, limiting him to only four matches during the current season. His most recent professional appearance was in the Wimbledon doubles tournament alongside Alexander Bublik, where the pair was defeated in the opening round.