Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine. The former Wimbledon finalist confirmed the failed test himself and subsequently posted an apology on Instagram. The International Tennis Integrity Agency says Kyrgios tested positive for a metabolite of cocaine. The test took place at an ATP event in Mallorca back in June. He's been banned from playing, coaching or attending any sanctioned tennis events since August 4th. Kyrgios released this statement. He said and I'm quoting here, I made a huge mistake and I take full responsibility for it. I'm not going to make excuses, but I do want to give some context about where I've been. The last couple of years of injuries have taken a huge toll on me, both physically and mentally. At times I felt helpless and alone. None of that excuses what I did. The 31-year-old added he's stepping away from public life for about 28 days to focus on getting himself right. He also opened up on the toll of a long injury struggle, saying coming to terms with the end of his career has been harder than he ever imagined. Kyrgios has the right to appeal the suspension, but has not done so at this stage. A tribunal will now decide the final outcome of his case. Kyrgios has been plagued by injuries over the last four years, which has seen him play only twice in the main draw of a Grand Slam since that run in 2022. Kyrgios is currently ranked 919th in the world. He was given a wild card to play doubles at Wimbledon last month and lost in the first round with partner Alexander Bublik.