Nick Kyrgios is eligible to return to competitive tennis immediately after accepting a one-month ban for testing positive for cocaine, according to the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). The 31-year-old Australian was provisionally suspended on August 4 after a sample collected during the Mallorca Open in June contained benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine. Immediate Eligibility … Read more
Nick Kyrgios is free to return to professional tennis immediately after the International Tennis Integrity Agency accepted that his positive test for cocaine occurred out of competition, allowing the Australian player to avoid a lengthy suspension that threatened to end his career. The Mallorca Testing and the ITIA Ruling According to records from the International … Read more
Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas recently addressed the high-profile suspension of Australian player Nick Kyrgios, stating that the disciplinary action resulting from cocaine use came as little surprise within the professional tour. Speaking candidly about the situation, Tsitsipas indicated that the developments surrounding his fellow competitor were largely expected given the circumstances. Tour Reactions and … Read more
Nick Kyrgios Returns to Professional Tennis Following Prolonged Injury Absence Nick Kyrgios has officially returned to the professional tennis circuit, marking the end of a lengthy hiatus caused by persistent wrist and knee injuries. The Australian, who has not competed in a major tournament since his withdrawal from the 2023 Australian Open, confirmed his return … Read more
Nick Kyrgios Ends Six-Month Hiatus With ATP Return Win Over Corentin Moutet in Stuttgart May 28, 2024 — Stuttgart, Germany (UTC+2) Nick Kyrgios returned to the ATP Tour for the first time in six months on Tuesday, defeating Corentin Moutet 6-3, 6-4 in the opening round of the Stuttgart Open. The win marked the Australian’s … Read more
Poland’s Iga Swiatek said on Saturday that women’s tennis had “no need” for competitions such as the “Battle of the Sexes”, a week after the match won by Australian Nick Kyrgios against world number 1 Aryna Sabalenka. “We have so many great players and great stories to showcase that we don’t necessarily need to compare … Read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates Reuters — Nick Kyrgios defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 this Sunday in an exhibition match called “Battle of the Sexes,” considered a modern version of Billie Jean King’s famous victory over Bobby Riggs more than 50 years ago, but which sparked controversy over its relevance and meaning. The clash between Sabalenka, … Read more
Aryna Sabalenka is the best tennis player in the world. Now she’s playing against a man – and can actually only lose. In contrast to her famous predecessor. December 28, 2025, 12:30 p.m 8 Min. 11 Comments Summarize Close Article summary Aryna Sabalenka takes on Nick Kyrgios in an unusual match, sparking debate as to … Read more
Former player Alizé Cornet deplored the specific rules of the exhibition match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios on the occasion of the new episode of the “Battle of the Sexes”. Less than 24 hours before the “Battle of the Sexes” between No. 673 in the ATP rankings Nick Kyrgios and world number one Aryna … Read more
Nick Kyrgios is once again daring to make a comeback. From January 5th to 11th he will take part in the 250 tournament in Brisbane thanks to a wildcard. The Australian only played five individual matches in 2025 due to knee problems. The pain has now gotten significantly better. The 30-year-old is therefore planning to … Read more