Tsitsipas says he knew of Kyrgios' off-court behavior before cocaine ban

Stefanos Tsitsipas said he was not surprised by Nick Kyrgios' suspension for a failed cocaine test, revealing he had heard about the Australian player's off-court behavior before the sanction was announced. The Greek tennis star made the comments on Monday, August 31, 2026, following his first-round victory over Arthur Fils at the U.S. Open in New York. Kyrgios was banned earlier in August after he disclosed he tested positive for cocaine during a tournament in Mallorca, Spain, in June. The 31-year-old, who has struggled with injuries and is currently ranked 919th, could face a suspension ranging from three months to four years.