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Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios says he tested positive for cocaine

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios says he tested positive for cocaine

Summary

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine after a lower-level tournament in June. He has been provisionally suspended from tennis and has accepted responsibility for the failed drug test.

Key Facts

  • Nick Kyrgios is 31 years old and was a finalist at Wimbledon in 2022.
  • He tested positive for cocaine after a tournament in Mallorca on June 22.
  • The positive test was confirmed on July 17, after he played at Wimbledon.
  • Cocaine is banned during competitions, but penalties can be lighter if used outside events.
  • Kyrgios said he made a mistake and took full responsibility.
  • He has struggled with injuries and feelings of being near the end of his career.
  • The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) is handling the case.
  • Kyrgios received a provisional suspension on August 4, which he has not challenged.
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