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. A longer ban could be reduced if he can prove the substance was not used for performance-enhancing purposes.

When asked about the suspension, Tsitsipas stated he had prior knowledge of the situation. "I mean, to be entirely honest with you, I knew about this before the announcement. Myself, I knew about it," he said. "I will just tell you the truth. I knew about all of this before any announcement was made, and when I saw it on social media, I was, like, 'Here we go.' I kind of expected it, to be honest."

Tsitsipas added that the news did not shock him,...