Overview
- Kyrgios provided an in‑competition sample at the Mallorca Open on June 22 that a WADA‑accredited laboratory confirmed on July 17 contained benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine.
- The International Tennis Integrity Agency imposed a mandatory provisional suspension on August 4 that bars him from playing, coaching at, or attending ATP, WTA and Grand Slam events while the case proceeds.
- Kyrgios publicly acknowledged the failed test on August 19, apologised, said he had “made a huge mistake,” and announced he will step away from social media and public life for 28 days.
- He has the right to appeal the provisional suspension but, according to the ITIA, had not filed an appeal at the time of reporting.
- A tribunal will now examine evidence and decide a final sanction with a typical range from a baseline few months up to four years, and the outcome will affect his ranking, comeback plans and public profile.