BBC Sport: Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine
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In summary:
- Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.
- The Australian tested positive during the Mallorca Open in June for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine.
- Kyrgios, a former world number 13, has been suspended since August 4.
- He admitted making a "huge mistake" and takes "full responsibility" in a post on Instagram.
- The International Tennis Integrity Agency allows Kyrgios to appeal but he has not done so.
- The 31-year-old has played only four singles matches this season due to injury.
Key Takeaways:
- Cocaine is banned in tennis, with reduced sanctions for out-of-competition tests.
- Kyrgios’ positive test came during a tournament where he played singles.
- He has long been a controversial figure, known for on-court behavior and comments considered misogynistic.
Quotable:
"I made a huge mistake. I take full responsibility for it. None of that excuses what I did." – Nick Kyrgios
Additional Details:
- Kyrgios plans to step away from social media and public life for 28 days to focus on his health.
- He has been critical of anti-doping cases involving other top players, which he calls "disgusting" for tennis.
