Suspended tennis star Nick Kyrgios takes another shot at redemption
Tennis player Nick Kyrgios is facing a suspension after testing positive for cocaine. The article reflects on his declining career and his public apology, questioning his future in the sport.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the personal and professional struggles of high-profile athletes and the impact of off-court behavior on career longevity.
Nick Kyrgios was back in the news this week after the Australian tennis player tested positive for cocaine. PATRICK HAMILTON/AFP/Getty Images
The first thought you had when you heard that former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios had tested positive for cocaine was probably, “People still do cocaine?”
I thought coke went out of fashion around the same time that using it killed a few people. But I guess some guys won’t believe a thing is true until it happens to them.
Kyrgios hasn’t bothered denying it, which is a nice change. None of this “I was making myself a Tang and, you know, I thought it tasted funny” business that everyone else tries to pull off.
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