Nick Kyrgios says he tested positive for cocaine at Mallorca tournament, calls it 'a huge mistake'

19 Aug 2026, 03:38 pm IST|
Nick Kyrgios says he tested positive for cocaine at Mallorca tournament, calls it 'a huge mistake'
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Nick Kyrgios admitted he tested positive for cocaine at a tournament in Mallorca in June.

He described the episode as "a huge mistake" and said he accepted responsibility.

Kyrgios said injuries and career struggles affected him but added they did not excuse his actions. The ITIA confirmed the positive result and imposed a provisional suspension that Kyrgios has not appealed.

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