# Nick Kyrgios accepts one-month suspension for cocaine test failure

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios accepted a reduced one-month suspension for testing positive for cocaine.

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Nick Kyrgios accepted a one-month suspension from the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) after testing positive for cocaine at an ATP Tour event in Mallorca. [^1]

The International Tennis Integrity Agency (Itia) announced on Friday that Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios must participate in major tournaments again after completing a shortened quarantine for cocaine use. [^2]

Kyrgios explained to ITIA investigators that his use of cocaine occurred socially during a night out before he was due to play in Mallorca. [^3]

Kyrgios provided a sample at an ATP tournament in Mallorca in June which tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine. [^4]

The ITIA accepted that Kyrgios' use of cocaine was outside of competition, allowing the suspension to be reduced from the standard three months to one month. [^5]

Kyrgios admitted to the consumption, stating it occurred in a social context during a night out before his match. [^6]

The suspension was originally three months following a positive drug test for cocaine at the ATP tournament in Mallorca. [^7]

An independent expert from a laboratory accredited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) determined that Kyrgios's explanation was consistent with the substance levels found in the sample. [^8]

Kyrgios initially faced a three-month suspension but received a reduction to a single month under World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) regulations for completing a treatment program. [^9]

Kyrgios' suspension is scheduled to end on September 3, 2026, provided the treatment program is completed. [^10]

## What this stands on

1. Nick Kyrgios accepted a one-month suspension from the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) after testing positive for cocaine at an ATP Tour event in Mallorca. (Sky Sports, News)
2. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (Itia) announced on Friday that Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios must participate in major tournaments again after completing a shortened quarantine for cocaine use. (Berlingske, News)
3. Kyrgios explained to ITIA investigators that his use of cocaine occurred socially during a night out before he was due to play in Mallorca. (Sky Sports, News)
4. Kyrgios provided a sample at an ATP tournament in Mallorca in June which tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine. (Sky Sports, News)
5. The ITIA accepted that Kyrgios' use of cocaine was outside of competition, allowing the suspension to be reduced from the standard three months to one month. (Sky Sports, News)
6. Kyrgios admitted to the consumption, stating it occurred in a social context during a night out before his match. (RPP, News)
7. The suspension was originally three months following a positive drug test for cocaine at the ATP tournament in Mallorca. (RPP, News)
8. An independent expert from a laboratory accredited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) determined that Kyrgios's explanation was consistent with the substance levels found in the sample. (El Imparcial, News)
9. Kyrgios initially faced a three-month suspension but received a reduction to a single month under World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) regulations for completing a treatment program. (Berlingske, News)
10. Kyrgios' suspension is scheduled to end on September 3, 2026, provided the treatment program is completed. (Berlingske, News)

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