Nick Kyrgios is provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine, and the Australian tennis player says he takes full responsibility and calls the outcome “a huge mistake.” Multiple outlets report that he acknowledges the positive result and expresses disappointment in himself following the suspension.
The reports say the positive test comes from an ATP-related event in Mallorca, Spain, on June 22, with the ITIA confirming the finding. Several sources specify that the result involves a metabolite of cocaine, while others describe it more generally as a cocaine positive. Kyrgios’ comments are consistent across outlets, but some coverage highlights his statements about personal struggles and injuries, while others focus on the fact of the suspension and his responsibility.
The outlets also note that the suspension is provisional, meaning it is in effect while the case proceeds under the governing anti-doping process. Coverage does not indicate a finalized ban in these accounts, and one report says Kyrgios has not appealed the provisional decision.
