Through a detailed post shared on Instagram, Kyrgios explained that dealing with injuries over the past several years had severely affected him, both in terms of his mental and physical well-being.
“My physical self has struggled to perform at the level my mind anticipates,” he expressed in writing.
“Accepting the reality that my professional playing days are drawing to a close has proven far more difficult than I ever anticipated.
“But those challenges do not justify my recent actions.”
The player announced a 28-day break from online platforms and public appearances, stating his intention to concentrate on his personal recovery.
Under the guidelines of the World Anti-Doping Agency, cocaine is categorized as both a banned stimulant and a drug of abuse.
Competitors who register positive tests for this drug during non-competition periods typically face less severe penalties.
Nevertheless, the drug test in question was conducted while Kyrgios was active in a tournament’s singles draw, where he suffered an opening-round defeat against Adam Walton.
“I want to apologize to my supporters, my household, my corporate partners, and my inner circle,” Kyrgios went on to say.
“Most importantly, I offer my apologies to the young people who look up to me. I recognize the poor standard I have set and feel a profound sense of self-disappointment.”
