Major Tennis Star Suspended After Positive Cocaine Test: 'I Made A Huge Mistake’

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Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency after testing positive for a cocaine metabolite, benzoylecgonine, following a sample given at an ATP 250 event in Mallorca on June 22.

The 31-year-old former Wimbledon finalist acknowledged the result on Instagram, writing that he made 'a huge mistake' and takes 'full responsibility.' Cocaine is classified as a prohibited stimulant under WADA rules.

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