Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine following a test administered at the Mallorca tournament on June 22.
The Greek-Australian tennis player was informed by the relevant authorities that benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine, in the sample he provided, and of the decision to suspend him, effective August 4.
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He has the right to appeal, which he did not exercise. In fact, in a post on Instagram, he admits that he made a mistake, stating:
“I’ve made a huge mistake, and I take full responsibility for it. I apologize to the fans, my family, my sponsors, and everyone close to me.
Above all, I apologize to the children who look up to me. I know what kind of example I set, and I am disappointed in myself.”
*photo source: AR
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