The decision on Nick Kyrgios’ suspension is in, and his tennis comeback date is set!
Nick Kyrgios has accepted a one-month suspension from tennis after testing positive for cocaine this summer.
The 31-year-old failed a drug test at the ATP Tour event in Mallorca in June and was temporarily suspended for three months while they looked into the situation.
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said Kyrgios agreed to join an approved treatment program, which cut his suspension from three months down to one. His ban started on August 4, 2026, and ended on September 3, 2026.
Kyrgios apologized when the temporary suspension was first announced last month, before learning about the shorter penalty. He also had to give up his prize money of £5,650 from the Mallorca Open.
The ITIA’s review found that Kyrgios’ explanation—that he used cocaine “socially during a night out”—fit with the amount they found in his test.
Kyrgios told investigators he used cocaine at a nightclub in Magaluf early on June 20, two days before playing in the tournament.
Because of this, the sports body accepted that his cocaine use was recreational and not during competition, which led to the lighter punishment.
“I wanted you to hear this from me first. I recently failed a drug test in Mallorca after testing positive for cocaine,” he wrote on Instagram at the time.
“I made a huge mistake and take full responsibility. I’m sorry to my fans, family, sponsors, and especially the kids who look up to me. I know the example this sets, and I’m really disappointed in myself.”
Before his suspension, Kyrgios lost in the first round to fellow Australian Adam Walton at Mallorca. It was one of just four singles matches he’s played this season.
Now ranked No. 919 in the world, Kyrgios has dropped far since reaching the Wimbledon final in 2022. He’s faced many knee and wrist injuries, raising questions about how much longer he’ll keep playing. He’s won just two of eight matches since early 2023.
After his positive drug test, Kyrgios opened up about how he’s been feeling. He admitted he’s been thinking about retirement and struggling with the physical decline of his body.
“My body hasn’t been able to do what my mind expects, and accepting that my career is almost over has been tougher than I expected,” he said.
“At times, I’ve felt hopeless and alone. But the good news is this has been a wake-up call for me.”