Nick Kyrgios, the Australian tennis star known as much for his talent as his temper, is trending today after a positive drug test led to a suspension from the sport. Here’s a full, fact-checked rundown of who he is, what’s actually confirmed about the current news, and everything people search for about his life and career.
Quick answer: Nick Kyrgios is a 31-year-old Australian tennis player, a 2022 Wimbledon singles finalist, who was provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency on August 19, 2026 after testing positive for cocaine.
Background: Who Is Nick Kyrgios?
Nicholas Hilmy Kyrgios is an Australian professional tennis player from Canberra, best known for his explosive serve, showman’s flair, and a habit of clashing with umpires, opponents, and the tennis establishment. He turned pro in 2013, beat Rafael Nadal as a teenage wildcard at Wimbledon in 2014, and reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 13 in 2016. His signature moment came at Wimbledon 2022, where he made his first Grand Slam singles final, losing to Novak Djokovic. He also won the 2022 Australian Open men’s doubles title alongside close friend Thanasi Kokkinakis.
People search for him constantly because of the contrast between his talent and his off-court story: repeated injuries, blunt interviews, a past assault case, and now a doping suspension that has put his already fragile comeback in serious doubt.
Latest Update
As of August 19, 2026, here is what’s currently confirmed.
📅 Key date: Kyrgios was provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) starting August 4, 2026, after a sample he gave at the Mallorca Open on June 22, 2026 tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine.
The ITIA confirmed that a World Anti-Doping Agency-accredited laboratory verified the positive result on July 17, 2026, which triggered a mandatory provisional suspension. Kyrgios has the right to appeal but has not done so as of this writing. While suspended, he cannot play in, coach at, or attend any event organized by the ATP, WTA, the Grand Slams, or national tennis federations, pending a full tribunal hearing on the case.
Kyrgios addressed the positive test directly in an Instagram statement, writing that he made “a huge mistake” and takes “full responsibility for it.” He connected the episode to years of injury struggles, saying his body “hasn’t been able to do what my mind expects it to do,” and that coming to terms with the likely end of his playing career had been harder than he expected. He said he would step away from social media and public life for 28 days to focus on his wellbeing.
💡 Context on the ban: Cocaine is banned as a doping substance only when detected in-competition. Since the positive sample came from a tournament, a provisional suspension was automatic under the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme. Kyrgios faces a possible ban of up to four years, though first-time, non-performance-enhancing cases for substances like cocaine often draw lighter sanctions once mitigating factors are considered by a tribunal.
The suspension arrives at the lowest competitive point of his career. Plagued by knee and wrist injuries since his 2022 Wimbledon run, Kyrgios has played only four singles matches in 2026 and has fallen to 919th in the world rankings, a steep drop from his career-high of No. 13. No formal tribunal ruling or final sanction has been announced yet; that part of the story remains unresolved.
Full Profile
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Nicholas Hilmy Kyrgios |
| Date of Birth | April 27, 1995 |
| Age (as of Aug 19, 2026) | 31 |
| Birthplace | Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
| Turned Pro | 2013 |
| Career-High Singles Ranking | No. 13 (October 2016) |
| Current Status | Provisionally suspended by the ITIA since August 4, 2026 |
Family and Early Life
Kyrgios was born and raised in Canberra to a Greek father, George (Giorgos) Kyrgios, a self-employed house painter, and a Malaysian-born mother, Norlaila, who worked as a computer engineer. He has an older brother, Christos, and an older sister, Halimah. He grew up splitting his time between basketball and tennis before committing fully to tennis in his mid-teens.
Career Path
Kyrgios rose through Australia’s junior ranks, winning the Australian Open boys’ singles title in 2013 before turning professional. His breakout moment came at Wimbledon 2014, where as a wildcard he upset then-world No. 1 Rafael Nadal to reach the quarterfinals. He built a reputation as one of the few players to beat Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic all in their first meetings. His best season came in 2022: a Wimbledon singles final appearance, an Australian Open doubles title with Kokkinakis, and a US Open quarterfinal run. Chronic knee and wrist injuries have since limited him to a handful of tournaments a year, and as of August 2026 his career is on hold pending the outcome of his doping case.
Age
Nick Kyrgios is 31 years old, born April 27, 1995.
Religion
Kyrgios’s religious affiliation is not something he has publicly detailed, and no verified source confirms a specific faith he practices. This should be treated as unconfirmed rather than assumed from his Greek heritage.
Spouse/Partner
Kyrgios is not married. He was in a long-term relationship with Sydney-based interior designer and influencer Costeen Hatzi from late 2021 until they split in March 2025. Some 2026 entertainment sources report he has since been seen with a Melbourne-based marketing professional, but this has not been confirmed through a primary source and should be treated as unverified.
Net Worth
Parents
His father, George Kyrgios, is Greek-born; his mother, Norlaila, is of Malaysian heritage and has been described in some profiles as connected to Malaysian royalty, though that specific claim is not independently verified.
Height
Nick Kyrgios is listed at 1.93 meters (6 feet 4 inches) tall, according to his official ATP Tour profile.
Education
Kyrgios attended Radford College in Canberra through Year 8 before completing his schooling elsewhere as he committed to tennis full-time. He did not attend college, turning professional directly out of a strong junior career.
Hometown / State of Origin
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. He has also maintained residences in Sydney, New South Wales, and reportedly in Nassau, Bahamas.
Official Social Media / Website
Official Website — nickkyrgios.org
Reader Questions (FAQ)
Is Nick Kyrgios banned from tennis?
He is currently provisionally suspended, not permanently banned. The ITIA suspended him on August 4, 2026 after a positive cocaine test, and he faces a tribunal hearing that will determine any final sanction, which could range from a reduced penalty up to a four-year ban.
Why did Nick Kyrgios get suspended?
A sample he provided at the Mallorca Open on June 22, 2026 tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine. Because the substance is banned in-competition, the positive result triggered a mandatory provisional suspension under tennis’s anti-doping rules.
How old is Nick Kyrgios?
Nick Kyrgios was born on April 27, 1995, making him 31 years old as of August 2026.
Is Nick Kyrgios still with Costeen Hatzi?
No. Kyrgios and Costeen Hatzi, who dated from late 2021, split in March 2025 after roughly three years together. Reports of a new relationship since then remain unconfirmed.
What is Nick Kyrgios’s world ranking now?
As of August 2026, Kyrgios has fallen to 919th in the ATP singles rankings, a dramatic drop from his career-high of No. 13, driven by years of injury and a sharply reduced playing schedule.
Did Nick Kyrgios go to court for assault?
Yes. In February 2023, Kyrgios pleaded guilty to a common assault charge involving former girlfriend Chiara Passari, stemming from a January 2021 incident. A magistrate dismissed the charge without recording a conviction, citing the low-level and non-premeditated nature of the offense.
Wrap-Up
Nick Kyrgios has always been a study in contrasts: a player capable of beating the best in the world on his day, paired with a career repeatedly interrupted by injury, controversy, and now a doping suspension. What’s confirmed right now is narrow but serious — a positive cocaine test, a provisional suspension in effect since early August, and no appeal filed. What isn’t confirmed is just as important: there’s no final ruling on his sanction, and any claims beyond the ITIA’s own statement and his own public apology should be treated as speculation until a tribunal decision is announced.
His statement suggests this moment may double as a turning point, whether that means stepping away from professional tennis for good or attempting one more comeback once the case resolves. Given how limited his 2026 season already was — four singles matches and a ranking outside the top 900 — the suspension may end up mattering less for his results than for what it signals about the physical and mental toll of trying to force a comeback that his body has repeatedly resisted.
Readers who want to track what happens next should watch for the ITIA’s tribunal decision, which will determine whether Kyrgios faces a reduced sanction or a lengthier ban, and whether he addresses his tennis future once his 28-day break from public life ends.
John Wood is the founder and lead editor of Biography Region. He researches and writes accurate, engaging biographies of celebrities, entrepreneurs, influencers, and public figures, delivering well-sourced, reader-focused content that informs and inspires.