Stefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios’s cocaine ban was ‘pretty much expected’

Stefanos Tsitsipas stated that Nick Kyrgios’s suspension for cocaine use was “pretty much expected” and that he was aware of the situation before it was publicly announced. Tsitsipas mentioned hearing about such behaviors from others on the tennis tour. Kyrgios received a provisional ban after testing positive for cocaine in June, with potential consequences ranging up to a four-year suspension.

• Stefanos Tsitsipas expressed that Nick Kyrgios’s suspension for cocaine use was not surprising to him.
• Tsitsipas claimed he knew about the situation prior to the official announcement.
• He indicated that he had heard about similar behaviors from other individuals on the tennis tour.
• Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine in June at an ATP 250 event in Mallorca.
• Kyrgios acknowledged making a “huge mistake” and faces a potential ban of up to four years, though a lighter punishment is anticipated.
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