Nick Kyrgios faces suspension length decision after cocaine test
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 2:02 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Nick Kyrgios is serving a provisional suspension since August 4 following a positive cocaine test after the Mallorca event in June. The severity of his ban could range from one month to four years, depending on whether he can prove he took the substance out of competition. Kyrgios has been deemed 'in competition' during his participation in grass court events in June. If he can convince the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) of his timeline, an independent tribunal may not be needed, potentially allowing him to return to competition by early September.
- •Kyrgios tested positive for benzoylecgonine at Mallorca in June.
- •His provisional suspension began on August 4.
- •He could return as soon as September 4 if sanctions are lenient.
- •Previous cases have resulted in bans varying from one month to four years.
- •The outcome may influence perceptions of tennis's doping regulations.
- 2:02 PMYahoo Sports — One month or four years? Timing key in Kyrgios ban
- 2:02 PMBBC Sport — One month or four years? Timing key in Kyrgios ban
- 2:02 PMBBC News — Nick Kyrgios' ban depends on if player can prove he took cocaine out of competition - BBC
"The severity of the ban facing Nick Kyrgios for testing positive for cocaine depends on whether he can prove he took the drug out of competition.
"The severity of the ban facing Nick Kyrgios for testing positive for cocaine depends on whether he can prove he took the drug out of competition.
"The severity of the ban facing Nick Kyrgios for testing positive for cocaine depends on whether he can prove he took the drug out of competition.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 2:02 PMOne month or four years? Timing key in Kyrgios ban
The severity of the ban facing Nick Kyrgios for testing positive for cocaine depends on whether he can prove he took the drug out of competition.
- BBC SportAug 20, 2026, 2:02 PMOne month or four years? Timing key in Kyrgios ban
The severity of the ban facing Nick Kyrgios for testing positive for cocaine depends on whether he can prove he took the drug out of competition.
- BBC NewsAug 20, 2026, 2:02 PMNick Kyrgios' ban depends on if player can prove he took cocaine out of competition - BBC
The severity of the ban facing Nick Kyrgios for testing positive for cocaine depends on whether he can prove he took the drug out of competition.
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