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Kyrgios Eligible to Compete After One‑Month Doping Suspension Expires

The ITIA cut a standard three‑month sanction to one month because the cocaine use was ruled out‑of‑competition and Kyrgios must complete an approved treatment programme to keep the reduction.

Hat sich nicht immer im Griff: Nick Kyrgios
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Nick Kyrgios gesteht Kokainkonsum, erhält aber nur eine einmonatige Sperre im Tennis.

Overview

  • Kyrgios tested positive for benzoylecgonine after the Mallorca tournament and has said he took cocaine privately the night before competing there.
  • The International Tennis Integrity Agency backdated a one‑month suspension to start on August 4 and the ban expired on September 3, making him eligible to return to tournaments.
  • The ITIA required Kyrgios to surrender the prize money and ATP ranking points he earned at the Mallorca event as part of the sanction.
  • The one‑month penalty was imposed under WADA rules that allow reduced suspensions for out‑of‑competition use when an athlete completes an approved treatment programme and Kyrgios must prove he finished that programme.
  • The case has drawn criticism from peers at the US Open and renewed questions about consistency in short doping penalties for high‑profile tennis players, while Kyrgios has missed recent events and faces ranking and reputational consequences.