Kyrgios Suspended After Positive Cocaine Test; Williams Sisters Get US Open Wildcards
Kyrgios Suspended for Cocaine Test
Tennis has been rocked by news of Nick Kyrgios' suspension following a positive test for cocaine. The revelation threatens to have serious implications for the controversial Australian player's career, with experts questioning whether he can return to professional competition. Kyrgios has confirmed the test result, with the suspension now in effect.
US Open Wildcards and On-Court Action
In other developments, Venus Williams has been granted a singles wildcard for the upcoming US Open, with speculation mounting over whether her sister Serena might also receive an invitation. Meanwhile, on court, Aryna Sabalenka advanced comfortably in her matches, while Daniil Medvedev struggled to maintain composure in defeat. Amanda Anisimova also secured victory in her encounter against Alex Eala.
Grand Slams Address Prize Money Dispute
Tennis' four major tournaments have moved to establish a player council in an effort to resolve ongoing prize money disagreements within the sport, signalling an attempt to improve relations between organisers and competitors.
Today's tennis headlines
- Everything to know about Nick Kyrgios' positive test and suspension — espn.com
- Teenage ace Rafael Jódar endures defeat by Cobolli but his star is rising — theguardian.com
- Why positive cocaine test could mean end of Kyrgios' career — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Kyrgios reveals he tested positive for cocaine — espn.com
- Nick Kyrgios suspended after failed drug test — espn.com
- Tennis grand slams unite to establish player council in attempt to defuse prize money row — theguardian.com
- Nick Kyrgios suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine — theguardian.com
- Kyrgios suspended after positive cocaine test — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Sabalenka breezes through as Medvedev loses cool in defeat — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- US Open saves 1 wild card; Serena noncommittal — espn.com
- Venus Williams given US Open singles wildcard - will Serena join her? — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Amanda Anisimova rallies past Alex Eala — espn.com