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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade

International Tennis Integrity Agency provisionally suspends Nick Kyrgios following positive cocaine test

The International Tennis Integrity Agency has provisionally suspended professional tennis player Nick Kyrgios after he tested positive for cocaine during a tournament in Spain this past June. Kyrgios, who is currently ranked 919th, faces a potential ban of up to four years for the doping violation.

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Why It Matters

The suspension prevents Kyrgios from competing in professional tennis events while the International Tennis Integrity Agency prosecutes the case, which could result in a multi-year ban.

Key Facts

  • Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine in June 2025 during a grass-court event in Mallorca, Spain.
  • The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) confirmed the positive test result on July 17, 2025.
  • A mandatory provisional suspension was imposed on Kyrgios by the ITIA on August 4, 2025.
  • Kyrgios has not appealed the provisional suspension.
  • The violation carries a potential maximum ban of four years, though lighter sanctions are possible for off-competition use.
  • Kyrgios has played only 10 singles matches on the ATP tour since his 2022 peak season.
  • Kyrgios is currently ranked 919th in the world.
  • Kyrgios has a 1-3 singles record for the 2025 season.

Who's Mentioned

personDan Evans“British tennis player who served a one-year ban for a similar cocaine violation ”personNick Kyrgios“Professional tennis player currently under provisional suspension.”organizationInternational Tennis Integrity Agency“The body responsible for prosecuting the doping case.”personAryna Sabalenka“Opponent in a 2024 exhibition match.”personAlexander Bublik“Kyrgios's doubles partner at Wimbledon last month.”personNovak Djokovic“Opponent who defeated Kyrgios in the 2022 Wimbledon final.”