Stefanos Tsitsipas comments on Nick Kyrgios after U.S. Open first round victory
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 10:34 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Stefanos Tsitsipas addressed the recent drug suspension of Nick Kyrgios during a press conference at the U.S. Open in New York on Monday. Tsitsipas expressed that the news of the suspension, which followed a positive test for cocaine in Spain, was not a surprise to him. The Greek player stated that he was aware of the situation before the official announcement was made. Kyrgios was banned earlier this month and faces a potential four-year suspension, though a shorter term is considered possible. Tsitsipas, who defeated Arthur Fils in the first round, cited his own observations of behaviors on the tour when discussing the matter. Kyrgios has acknowledged feeling helpless and alone during his period away from the court.
- •Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Arthur Fils in the first round of the U.S. Open.
- •Nick Kyrgios was suspended following a positive test for cocaine in June.
- •Tsitsipas stated he knew about the suspension before it was announced publicly.
- •Kyrgios could face a four-year ban, though a reduced penalty is expected.
- 11:01 PMESPN Tennis — Tsitsipas says Kyrgios' cocaine ban was 'expected'
- 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Stefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios' cocaine suspension was 'pretty much expected'
"Stefanos Tsitsipas was not surprised that Nick Kyrgios was suspended from tennis for drugs. Tsitsipas was asked about Kyrgios on Monday after upsetting No. 10-seeded Arthur Fils in the first round of the U.S. Open. Tsitsipas and Kyrgios played a fiery match at Wimbledon in 2022, when Kyrgios reached his only Grand Slam final.
"Stefanos Tsitsipas was not surprised that Nick Kyrgios was suspended from tennis for drugs. "Pretty much expected, to be honest," Tsitsipas said. "I am surprised it came so late, though."
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External links- ESPN TennisAug 31, 2026, 11:01 PMTsitsipas says Kyrgios' cocaine ban was 'expected'
Stefanos Tsitsipas was not surprised that Nick Kyrgios was suspended from tennis for drugs. "Pretty much expected, to be honest," Tsitsipas said. "I am surprised it came so late, though."
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 9:39 PMStefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios' cocaine suspension was 'pretty much expected'
Stefanos Tsitsipas was not surprised that Nick Kyrgios was suspended from tennis for drugs. Tsitsipas was asked about Kyrgios on Monday after upsetting No. 10-seeded Arthur Fils in the first round of the U.S. Open. Tsitsipas and Kyrgios played a fiery match at Wimbledon in 2022, when Kyrgios reached his only Grand Slam final.
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