Nick Kyrgios enters treatment program after accepting one-month ban for cocaine use

Australian free to play again after having suspension reduced

Nick Kyrgios enters treatment program after accepting one-month ban for cocaine use

TL;DR

  • Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine on June 22 in Spain.
  • He admitted it was a "huge mistake" made during a night out.
  • The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) accepted the use was outside of competition.
  • His one-month ban was reduced from a potential three months due to his commitment to a treatment program.
  • Kyrgios is eligible to compete again from Friday.
  • He forfeited 6570 euros in prize money from the tournament.