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Nick Kyrgios Provisionally Suspended After Positive Cocaine Test

Posted : 19 August 2026

Former world No. 13 Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine.

The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) confirmed that Kyrgios provided a sample on June 22 during the ATP 250 tournament in Mallorca, Spain. A WADA-accredited laboratory detected benzoylecgonine in the sample, with the result confirmed on July 17.

Kyrgios' provisional suspension began on August 4 and is mandatory because cocaine is classified as a stimulant and substance of abuse on the World Anti-Doping Agency's prohibited list. The Australian has the right to challenge the suspension but had not appealed it at the time of the ITIA's announcement.

The suspension prevents the 31-year-old from competing in, coaching at or attending events organized or sanctioned by the ATP, WTA, Grand Slam tournaments, World Tennis or national tennis associations while the case remains unresolved.

Kyrgios acknowledged the positive test in a statement shared on Instagram, describing his actions as a serious mistake and accepting responsibility. He also apologized to his supporters, family, sponsors and the young fans who look up to him.

The Australian said a prolonged period of injuries had taken a significant physical and emotional toll. He has played only four singles matches this season and has battled knee and wrist problems in recent years.

Kyrgios last appeared at Wimbledon in the men's doubles, partnering Alexander Bublik before their first-round defeat. His most recent singles appearance came in Mallorca, where he lost to fellow Australian Adam Walton.

The suspension adds another difficult chapter to a career that has been affected by injuries and controversy. Kyrgios has won seven ATP singles titles and reached his first Grand Slam singles final at Wimbledon in 2022, where he lost to Novak Djokovic.

He also won the 2022 Australian Open men's doubles title alongside Thanasi Kokkinakis.

The ITIA has stressed that Kyrgios' case remains subject to the anti-doping process, meaning a final determination and any potential sanction will come after the relevant proceedings.

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