Positive test confirmed
Tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine at an ATP Tour event. The news was reported this week and confirmed by anti-doping officials.
A provisional suspension takes effect immediately. It bars the player from competing while the case is under review. Kyrgios has not yet made a public statement about the finding. His team has not confirmed whether he will challenge the result or request a second test of the sample.
A career marked by controversy
Kyrgios is one of the most talked-about players in tennis. He has reached Grand Slam finals and won multiple ATP titles, including victories over top-ranked players. He is also known for outbursts on court, clashes with officials and a long list of fines for misconduct.
The 31-year-old Australian has struggled with injuries in recent seasons, missing long stretches of the tour. He has played a limited schedule, which made his return to full-time tennis a major storyline this year. The suspension now puts that comeback in doubt and raises questions about his ranking and entry into next season's events.
What happens next
Under tennis anti-doping rules, a player can ask for the sample to be tested again. A hearing will decide whether the violation stands and what penalty applies. Cocaine is banned in competition, and positive tests can bring suspensions of two years or more in serious cases.
The case adds to a difficult year for the sport's anti-doping program, which has faced questions about consistency in recent months. Tennis authorities have promised a full review of the evidence. Until the hearing is complete, Kyrgios cannot enter any ATP, WTA or Grand Slam event, and his participation in next year's Australian Open is now in doubt. Fans and rivals are waiting for the hearing, which could take several months to complete.