Nick Kyrgios serves one-month suspension following positive cocaine test
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 12:05 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Nick Kyrgios has received a one-month ban from tennis following a positive test for cocaine. Anti-doping authorities determined the test was conducted out of competition, which factored into the ruling. Because the substance was not detected during an active tournament, the player is eligible to return to professional play immediately. The suspension concludes a period of scrutiny surrounding the Australian player's status under anti-doping regulations. Kyrgios remains free to resume his tennis career following the decision.
- •Nick Kyrgios received a one-month ban after testing positive for cocaine.
- •Anti-doping officials confirmed the test occurred out of competition.
- •The player is currently eligible to return to professional tennis matches.
- 12:05 AMESPN Tennis — Kyrgios gets one-month ban after failing drug test
- 11:55 PMThe Guardian Sport — Nick Kyrgios enters treatment program after accepting one-month ban for cocaine use
- 11:28 PMYahoo Sports — Nick Kyrgios accepts a one-month suspension for testing positive for cocaine
- 11:23 PMYahoo Sports — Kyrgios given one-month ban for positive cocaine test
- 11:23 PMBBC Sport — Kyrgios given one-month ban for positive cocaine test
"Nick Kyrgios accepted a one-month suspension from the International Tennis Integrity Association for testing positive for cocaine at a tournament in Spain in June, the organization announced Thursday. The ITIA in its announcement said Kyrgios told investigators that he socially used cocaine during a night out before he was due to play in Mallorca, and after consulting with an expert from the World Anti-Doping Association, accepted that it was outside of competition. The ITIA said Kyrgios’ suspension is over Thursday pending the completing of that program.
"Australian free to play again after having suspension reduced ITIA accepts Kyrgios’s use of cocaine was outside of competition Fallen Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has entered a treatment program after accepting a one-month ban for testing positive to cocaine. After admitting his “huge mistake” when initially suspended for failing a drugs test on June 22 at an ATP 250 tournament in Spain, Kyrgios is allowed to compete again from Friday. Continue reading...
"Australia's Nick Kyrgios is free to return to tennis after anti-doping authorities ruled that his positive test for cocaine had been conducted out of competition.
Sources
External links- ESPN TennisSep 4, 2026, 12:05 AMKyrgios gets one-month ban after failing drug test
Australia's Nick Kyrgios is free to return to tennis after anti-doping authorities ruled that his positive test for cocaine had been conducted out of competition.
- The Guardian SportSep 3, 2026, 11:55 PMNick Kyrgios enters treatment program after accepting one-month ban for cocaine use
Australian free to play again after having suspension reduced ITIA accepts Kyrgios’s use of cocaine was outside of competition Fallen Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has entered a treatment program after accepting a one-month ban for testing positive to cocaine. After admitting his “huge mistake” when initially suspended for failing a drugs test on June 22 at an ATP 250 tournament in Spain, Kyrgios is allowed to compete again from Friday. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 11:28 PMNick Kyrgios accepts a one-month suspension for testing positive for cocaine
Nick Kyrgios accepted a one-month suspension from the International Tennis Integrity Association for testing positive for cocaine at a tournament in Spain in June, the organization announced Thursday. The ITIA in its announcement said Kyrgios told investigators that he socially used cocaine during a night out before he was due to play in Mallorca, and after consulting with an expert from the World Anti-Doping Association, accepted that it was outside of competition. The ITIA said Kyrgios’ suspension is over Thursday pending the completing of that program.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 11:23 PMKyrgios given one-month ban for positive cocaine test
Nick Kyrgios is eligible to return to tennis after accepting a one-month ban for testing positive for cocaine.
- BBC SportSep 3, 2026, 11:23 PMKyrgios given one-month ban for positive cocaine test
Nick Kyrgios is eligible to return to tennis after accepting a one-month ban for testing positive for cocaine.
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