Nick Kyrgios Cleared to Return to Tennis After Cocaine Suspension

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios is eligible to return after accepting a one-month ban for a positive cocaine test.

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Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios was cleared on Friday to return to professional tennis after accepting a one-month ban for testing positive for cocaine. ^[1] The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced that Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine on June 22, 2026, during an ATP tournament in Mallorca. ^[2] The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) ruled on Friday that Nick Kyrgios is eligible to return to tennis immediately. ^[3] Kyrgios accepted a one-month provisional suspension dating back to August 4, 2026, following a positive test in June. ^[4] Nick Kyrgios admitted publicly on August 4, 2026, that he tested positive for cocaine and accepted responsibility for the incident. ^[5]

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Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios was cleared on Friday to return to professional tennis after accepting a one-month ban for testing positive for cocaine. · Yahoo! Sports

The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced that Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine on June 22, 2026, during an ATP tournament in Mallorca. ·

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The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) ruled on Friday that Nick Kyrgios is eligible to return to tennis immediately. · Yahoo! Sports

Kyrgios accepted a one-month provisional suspension dating back to August 4, 2026, following a positive test in June. · Yahoo! Sports

Nick Kyrgios admitted publicly on August 4, 2026, that he tested positive for cocaine and accepted responsibility for the incident. ·

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