Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios suspended after positive cocaine test

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has revealed a positive cocaine test, leading to a provisional suspension from the ATP tour. The 31-year-old Australian admitted to the failed drug test, which occurred in June during an event in Mallorca, Spain.

Kyrgios, whose career has been marked by both brilliance and controversy, has struggled with injuries since his career-high season in 2022, when he reached the Wimbledon final. He has played only 10 singles matches on the ATP circuit since then, winning just two, and his current ranking has plummeted to 919.

"I recently did not pass a doping control in Mallorca after testing positive for cocaine," Kyrgios wrote on his Instagram account. "I made a huge mistake and I take full responsibility."

He described the positive test as a "wake-up call," citing feelings of being "powerless and alone" as injuries hampered his progress. The use of cocaine is prohibited as a doping substance during competitions, though sanctions are typically lighter when the substance is consumed outside of official events.

Kyrgios faces a potential ban of up to four years, though a lesser penalty is anticipated. In a similar case in 2017, British player Dan Evans received a one-year suspension for testing positive for cocaine at the Barcelona Open. This latest incident adds another negative headline to the career of the talented but volatile player.