{"id":2101149,"date":"2026-08-19T15:30:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T12:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2101149"},"modified":"2026-08-19T15:30:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T12:30:36","slug":"how-long-nick-kyrgios-could-be-banned-from-tennis-after-positive-cocaine-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2101149","title":{"rendered":"How long Nick Kyrgios could be banned from tennis after positive cocaine test"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"ps-article-content rounded-lg lg:mt-5 lg:border lg:border-card lg:bg-card lg:shadow-primary\">\n<header>\n<h1 class=\"py-4 text-xl font-normal text-title sm:text-2xl\">How long Nick Kyrgios could be banned from tennis after positive cocaine test<\/h1>\n<div class=\"my-2 flex items-center justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/author\/ewan-west\" class=\"text-sm font-normal !text-author\"><br \/>\n    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the Australian Open                            <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"ciam-article-t365\"><!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/nick-kyrgios\">Nick Kyrgios<\/a> is serving a provisional suspension from tennis after testing positive for cocaine, but how long could the Australian be banned for?<\/p>\n<p>An anti-doping sample Kyrgios provided on 22 June 2026 was found to contain the presence of\u00a0benzoylecgonine \u2013 a metabolite of cocaine.<\/p>\n<p>The 2022 Wimbledon finalist provided the sample on the same day he lost to Adam Walton in the opening round of the ATP 250 event in Mallorca, which was his most recent singles match.<\/p>\n<p>Kyrgios lost in the first round of the Wimbledon doubles event with Alexander Bublik the following week.<\/p>\n<p>The 31-year-old then played three matches at the Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) exhibition in Rio de Janeiro last month.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) explained: \u201cCocaine is a stimulant and substance of abuse on the WADA Prohibited List and is banned in competition under the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBecause of the nature of the substance, a provisional suspension is mandatory and has been in place since 4 August 2026.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>More Tennis News<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-features\/nick-kyrgios-five-biggest-controversies-examined-aussie-suspended-positive-cocaine-test\"><strong>Nick Kyrgios\u2019 five biggest controversies examined as Aussie suspended after positive cocaine test<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-features\/carlos-alcaraz-injury-good-sign-leading-expert-exclusive\"><strong>Carlos Alcaraz\u2019s lengthy injury absence could be a \u2018good sign\u2019, according to leading expert<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want more from Tennis365? Add us as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tennis365.com\" target=\"_blank\">a preferred source on Google to your favourites list<\/a> for tennis coverage you can trust.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kyrgios has the right to appeal the provisional suspension, but so far, he has chosen not to do this.<\/p>\n<p>The former world No 13 could be banned for up to four years \u2014 which is the maximum penalty for failing an anti-doping test.<\/p>\n<p>However, if Kyrgios can prove he took the substance outside of competition, the longest ban he could face is three months.<\/p>\n<h2>What has Nick Kyrgios said since testing positive for cocaine?<\/h2>\n<p>In a post on Instagram, Kyrgios said he \u201cmade a huge mistake\u201d and issued an apology before vowing to \u201cdo the work and come back better.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here is Kyrgios\u2019 full statement:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI wanted you to hear this from me first,\u201d Kyrgios wrote.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI recently failed a drug test in Mallorca after testing positive for cocaine. I made a huge mistake and I take full responsibility for it. I\u2019m sorry to my fans, my family, my sponsors and everyone close to me. Above all, I\u2019m sorry to the kids who follow me. I know the example this sets and I\u2019m deeply disappointed in myself.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m not going to make excuses, but I do want to give some context about where I\u2019ve been. The last couple of years of injuries have taken a huge toll on me, both physically and mentally. My body hasn\u2019t been able to do what my mind expects it to do, and coming to terms with being near the end of my career has been harder than I ever imagined.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve always said I didn\u2019t choose tennis \u2013 tennis chose me. But letting go of something that has been my whole life is one of the hardest things I\u2019ve ever had to face. At times I\u2019ve felt helpless and alone. None of that excuses what I did.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, the good news is that this has given me a wake up call. For the next 28 days, I\u2019ll be stepping away from social media and public life while I focus on getting myself right.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019d ask that people respect my privacy during that time, and most importantly the privacy of my family. I\u2019m sorry. I\u2019ll do the work and come back better.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ NEXT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/rafael-jodar-blunt-potential-comparison-jannik-sinner-carlos-alcaraz\">Rafael Jodar gets blunt \u2018potential\u2019 verdict as he is compared to Carlos Alcaraz &amp; Jannik Sinner<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End --><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How long Nick Kyrgios could be banned from tennis after positive cocaine test Ewan West 19 Aug 2026 4:30 PM Nick Kyrgios looks on at the Australian Open Nick Kyrgios is serving a provisional suspension from tennis after testing positive for cocaine, but how long could the Australian be banned for? 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