Darryl Strawberry has words for detractors of cocaine-suspended Nick Kyrgios

Darryl Strawberry has words for detractors of cocaine-suspended Nick Kyrgios

Mets legend Darryl Strawberry defended Nick Kyrgios after the tennis star's cocaine suspension, calling public backlash "truly unfair."

Former Wimbledon Finalist Nick Kyrgios Suspended After Positive Test for Cocaine

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) after testing positive for cocaine, the agency announced on Aug. 19. “I made a huge mistake and I take full responsibility for it,” the Australian said in an Instagram post the same day. “Above all, I’m sorry to the kids who follow me. I know the example this sets and I’m deeply disappointed in myself.” The 31-year-old was …

ATP News: Nick Kyrgios facing ban over cocaine use

Nick Kyrgios faces a suspension of up to four years for testing positive for cocaine in June during an event in Spain. Kyrgios, 31, has been disciplined for various reasons during his career. The fiery Australian is just 1-3 this year, posted a 1-4 record in 2025, and said he was struggling to confront chronic […]

Why Nick Kyrgios faces a possible four-year suspension

Key takeaways Kyrgios provisionally suspended on August 4, 2026 Possible sanction ranges from 3 months to 4 years Former Wimbledon finalist has played only 10 matches since 2022 Suspension details and possible outcomes Nick Kyrgios is facing the possibility of a lengthy ban after testing positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine. The International Tennis Integrity Agency imposed a provisional suspension on August 4, and the final …