Nick Kyrgios: Controversial tennis player's career could be over after positive cocaine test

Nick Kyrgios, 31, tested positive for a metabolite of cocaine at the Mallorca Open in June 2026, according to a BBC report published on 19 August 2026. The Australian tennis player, who has won seven ATP Tour singles titles, was attempting yet another comeback from serious knee and wrist injuries at the time of the test. Kyrgios acknowledged the positive test on social media, calling it a 'huge mistake' and accepting full responsibility, though the result could effectively end his professional career.