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Stefanos Tsitsipas comments on Nick Kyrgios after U.S. Open first round victory

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Stefanos Tsitsipas comments on Nick Kyrgios after U.S. Open first round victory
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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.

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Status Watch
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — Stefanos Tsitsipas makes shocking claim on Nick Kyrgios’ cocaine use during US Open presser
  • 9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Stefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios’ cocaine suspension was ‘pretty much expected’
  • 6:03 AMYahoo Sports — US Open news: Stefanos Tsitsipas gets honest about Nick Kyrgios' suspension
  • 1:27 AMYahoo Sports — Stefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios’s cocaine ban was ‘pretty much expected’
  • 1:27 AMThe Guardian Sport — Stefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios’s cocaine ban was ‘pretty much expected’
  • 11:49 PMESPN — Tsitsipas says Kyrgios' cocaine ban was 'expected'
  • 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Stefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios' cocaine suspension was 'pretty much expected'
  • 8:32 PMNew York Post — Nick Kyrgios’ cocaine use was dark secret of tennis world: Stefanos Tsitsipas - New York Post
What they're saying
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Nick Kyrgios was suspended last month after testing positive for cocaine, forcing him to miss the US Open . He faces a maximum ban of four years if the infraction is ruled an in-competition use. Stefanos Tsitsipas, meanwhile, won his first-round match against Arthur Fils, 4-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-1, 6-4, at Flushing Meadows on Monday. Kyrgios and […] The post US Open news: Stefanos Tsitsipas gets honest about Nick Kyrgios' suspension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas says he is not surprised that Nick Kyrgios was suspended from tennis for taking cocaine. Tsitsipas was asked about Kyrgios on Monday after upsetting the No 10 seed, Arthur Fils, in the first round of the US Open. Tsitsipas and Kyrgios played a fiery third-round match at Wimbledon in 2022, when Kyrgios reached his only grand slam final.

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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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