{"id":2109450,"date":"2026-08-24T18:30:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T15:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2109450"},"modified":"2026-08-24T18:30:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T15:30:38","slug":"nick-kyrgios-removed-from-2027-event-as-he-waits-on-the-length-of-his-ban-from-tennis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2109450","title":{"rendered":"Nick Kyrgios removed from 2027 event as he waits on the length of his ban from tennis"},"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\">Nick Kyrgios removed from 2027 event as he waits on the length of his ban from tennis<\/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\/liam-mcmillen\" class=\"text-sm font-normal !text-author\"><br \/>\n                            Liam McMillen                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <time class=\"ml-3 text-sm font-normal text-info md:ml-4\" datetime=\"24 Aug 2026 7:30 PM\" data-ps-date=\"24 Aug 2026 7:30 PM\" data-ps-datetime=\"1787596238\"><br \/>\n                            24 Aug 2026 7:30 PM                        <\/time>\n                    <\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden justify-end space-x-4 text-xl sm:flex sm:!opacity-100\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tennis365.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto !my-0 hidden dark:block h-6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/content\/themes\/tennis365-sportsui\/img\/png\/preferred_source_badge_dark.png\" alt=\"Add as a preferred source on Google\" width=\"76\" height=\"24\"><br \/>\n                            <img 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Kyrgios smiling on court                            <\/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 currently awaiting the length of his ban after testing positive for cocaine earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p>The Australian has returned sporadically during the 2026 season, particularly on the grass court swing, but he is set for another spell on the sidelines.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking in a statement confirming the news, Kyrgios said: \u201cI wanted you to hear this from me first. I recently failed a drug test in Mallorca after testing positive for cocaine. I made a huge mistake and I take full responsibility for it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy body hasn\u2019t been able to do what my mind expects it to do, and coming to terms with being nearer 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 hopeless and alone.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNone of that excuses what I did. However, 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<h2>More Nick Kyrgios news<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/nick-kyrgios-from-runs-on-bananas-and-coke-cola-comment-to-failed-cocaine-test-and-29-word-message-by-former-world-no-1\">Nick Kyrgios: From \u2018runs on bananas and coke cola\u2019 comment to 29-word message by former world No 1<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/nick-kyrgios-ban-length-positive-test-cocaine\">How long Nick Kyrgios could be banned from tennis after positive cocaine test<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/nick-kyrgios\">Kyrgios<\/a> has been confirmed to miss the 2026 Kooyong Classic after being confirmed for the Australian event earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p>In a press release confirming the additions of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/Learner-Tien\">Learner Tien<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/arthur-fils\">Arthur Fils<\/a> at the 2027 Kooyong Classic, the tournament added: \u201c*Note: Nick Kyrgios is no longer part of the confirmed field for the 2027 Kooyong Classic.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This marks the first tournament to cut ties with Kyrgios after his positive test.<\/p>\n<p>The exhibition event has been one of the key warm ups for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/australian-open\">Australian Open<\/a> for decades, since its inaugural event during the 1988 season.<\/p>\n<p>Kyrgios played the tournament as recently as 2026, despite the fact he opted not to play singles at the Australian Open directly following the exhibition.<\/p>\n<p>The Australian defeated Zhang Zhizhen 6-3, 4-6, 11-9 at the tournament in 2026, which was eventually won by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/karen-khachanov\">Karen Khachanov<\/a> on the men\u2019s side and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/alex-eala\">Alex Eala<\/a> on the women\u2019s side.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting that the Kooyong Classic is not affiliated with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/ATP-Tour\">ATP Tour<\/a>, so Kyrgios could have played the event even if he was banned from competitive action.<\/p>\n<p>It is currently unclear whether the decision for the Australian to not play the tournament came from the Kooyong Classic or Kyrgios himself.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End --><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nick Kyrgios removed from 2027 event as he waits on the length of his ban from tennis Liam McMillen 24 Aug 2026 7:30 PM Nick Kyrgios smiling on court Nick Kyrgios is currently awaiting the length of his ban after testing positive for cocaine earlier this year. 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