Stefanos Tsitsipas Says Nick Kyrgios’ Cocaine Suspension Was ‘Pretty Much Expected’
- On Monday, Stefanos Tsitsipas said he was not surprised by Nick Kyrgios's drug suspension, noting he knew about the situation before the public announcement.
- Kyrgios was banned earlier this month after revealing he tested positive for cocaine in June while in Spain; The Australian faces a potential four-year suspension, though a lighter punishment is expected.
- Tsitsipas stated he heard these behaviors on the tour, saying, "I'm not going to try and cover up someone that I know the truth for." He expressed surprise only about the timing.
- Tensions between the pair date to a 2022 Wimbledon match, where Tsitsipas called Kyrgios a "bully" after a fiery contest; Kyrgios has largely battled injuries since.
- Following the suspension, Kyrgios admitted he felt "helpless and alone," though he added that "none of that excuses what I did." Tsitsipas addressed the matter after his U.S. Open victory over Arthur Fils.
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Tsitsipas says Kyrgios' cocaine suspension 'pretty much expected'
NEW YORK — Stefanos Tsitsipas was not surprised that Nick Kyrgios was suspended from tennis for drugs. “Pretty much expected, to be honest,” Tsitsipas said. “I am surprised it came so late, though.” Kyrgios was banned earlier this month after he revealed he tested positive for cocaine in June when he was in Spain to
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Washington TimesStefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios’ cocaine suspension was ‘pretty much expected’
NEW YORK (AP) — Stefanos Tsitsipas was not surprised that Nick Kyrgios was suspended from tennis for drugs. “Pretty much expected, to be honest,” Tsitsipas said. “I am surprised it came so late, though.” Kyrgios was banned earlier this month after he revealed he tested positive for cocaine in June when he was in Spain...
Tsitsipas says Kyrgios's positive cocaine test 'kind of expected'
"I kind of expected it, to be honest," the world number 53 from Greece said at the US Open after defeating French 10th seed Arthur Fils in four sets in the opening round. The former Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended and last month admitted to making "a huge mistake" after failing a test for cocaine. The 31-year-old Australian, who has hardly played singles tennis in recent years, apologised and said injuries had taken "…
Nick Kyrgios's cocaine ban was no surprise, knew it was happening: Tsitsipas
Stefanos Tsitsipas has said Nick Kyrgios' suspension after testing positive for cocaine came as no surprise to him, revealing that he knew about the situation before the Australian's provisional ban was announced.
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