Nick Kyrgios suspended after testing positive for cocaine
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been banned after a positive test for cocaine, saying he made a huge mistake.
Nick Kyrgios, the 31-year-old Australian tennis player, has been suspended following a positive cocaine test. The former Wimbledon finalist acknowledged the positive result on social media, saying he made a huge mistake and taking full responsibility. Kyrgios indicated he had been struggling to cope with injuries that affected his career.
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'Huge mistake': Nick Kyrgios suspended after positive test for cocaine
"I made a huge mistake and take full responsibility for it," the 31-year-old Australian tennis star said on social media.
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‘I’ve felt helpless and alone’: Nick Kyrgios banned after positive test for cocaine
The former Wimbledon finalist says he “made a huge mistake” after struggling to cope with injuries that hindered his career.