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Kyrgios acknowledges 'huge mistake' following positive cocaine test
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios has admitted to a significant error after failing a doping test at an ATP event in Spain. The 31-year-old, a Wimbledon finalist in 2022, tested positive for cocaine during competition in Mallorca on June 22.
LSN Malaysia ·
Kyrgios, the Australian tennis professional known for his volatile but talented play on the international circuit, has accepted responsibility for the failed test at the ATP event held in the Spanish island destination.
The positive result, which detected the presence of cocaine, was recorded during the June 22 competition. The discovery marks a significant development in the career of the player who demonstrated his capability to compete at the sport's highest level by reaching the Wimbledon final two years ago.
In his response to the failed test, Kyrgios characterized the incident as a "huge mistake," indicating his acknowledgment of the seriousness of the breach. The admission comes as the tennis community and relevant anti-doping authorities assess the implications of the positive result.
The development represents a notable moment for professional tennis, which maintains strict anti-doping protocols across all sanctioned events. The ATP, along with international tennis governing bodies, enforces comprehensive testing procedures to maintain competitive integrity.