Kyrgios faces potential career-ending ban after positive cocaine test
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:21 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Nick Kyrgios tested positive for a metabolite of cocaine at the Mallorca Open in June. The 31-year-old, who has dealt with multiple injuries and missed much of the 2023 season, acknowledged the test as a significant mistake. An independent tribunal will assess his case, with Kyrgios facing a provisional suspension and possible ban of up to four years. His past indiscretions, including prior bans and personal struggles, have raised questions about his future in the sport. Kyrgios plans to step away from public life for 28 days to address his issues.
- •Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine at the Mallorca Open in June.
- •He has only competed in eight tournaments this year, winning two matches.
- •An independent tribunal will review his case for a potential ban.
- •Kyrgios is under a provisional suspension until the hearing.
- •He plans to take a 28-day break from public life.
- 3:26 PMYahoo Sports — Why positive cocaine test could mean end of Kyrgios' career
- 3:21 PMBBC Sport — Why positive cocaine test could mean end of Kyrgios' career
"Nick Kyrgios once said he did not want to play tennis into his thirties. A positive cocaine test could have brought an end to his career aged 31.
"Nick Kyrgios once said he did not want to play tennis into his thirties. A positive cocaine test could have brought an end to his career aged 31.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 3:26 PMWhy positive cocaine test could mean end of Kyrgios' career
Nick Kyrgios once said he did not want to play tennis into his thirties. A positive cocaine test could have brought an end to his career aged 31.
- BBC SportAug 19, 2026, 3:21 PMWhy positive cocaine test could mean end of Kyrgios' career
Nick Kyrgios once said he did not want to play tennis into his thirties. A positive cocaine test could have brought an end to his career aged 31.
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