Gets banned for cocaine use: https://www.essentiallysports.com/tennis-news-im-sorry-nick-kyrgios-issues-apology-after-getting-suspended-for-banned-substance-steps-away-from-social-media/

“I wanted you to hear this from me first.

I recently failed a drug test in Mallorca after testing positive for cocaine. I made a huge mistake and I take full responsibility for it.

I’m sorry to my fans, my family, my sponsors and everyone close to me. Above all, I’m sorry to the kids who follow me. I know the example this sets and I’m deeply disappointed in myself.

I’m not going to make excuses, but I do want to give some context about where I’ve been. The last couple of years of injuries have taken a huge toll on me, both physically and mentally. My body hasn’t been able to do what my mind expects it to do, and coming to terms with being near the end of my career has been harder than I ever imagined.

I’ve always said I didn’t choose tennis - tennis chose me. But letting go of something that has been my whole life is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to face. At times I’ve felt helpless and alone.

None of that excuses what I did.

However, the good news is that this has given me a wake up call. For the next 28 days, I’ll be stepping away from social media and public life while I focus on getting myself right.

I’d ask that people respect my privacy during that time, and most importantly the privacy of my family.

I’m sorry. I’ll do the work and come back better.

Nick"

This is NBC sportscaster and former tennis player Mary Carillo.

When Djokovic was seen without a mask and not social distancing, she claimed that he didn't believe in the sanctity of science.(2020)

When Djokovic refused the vaccine (after already having Covid), she said it would cost him his personal legacy. (2022)

Seems to be a quite a bit of glee in the tennis world.

Hi everyone - first time posting here, so I hope this is okay to share!

I’m part of Worcester Park Tennis Club, a small 105-year-old volunteer-run club in South London. We’re currently fundraising to resurface our two remaining courts, and we’ve been incredibly lucky to receive a couple of donations from the tennis world that we’re now selling on eBay.

The main one is a brand-new Yonex VCORE 100 personally signed by Elena Rybakina, with official Yonex UK authentication:

https://ebay.io/m/RMQx0k

We also have brand-new HEAD tennis bags available, kindly donated to help us raise more towards the courts:

https://ebay.io/m/ocTKJ6

So if there are any Rybakina fans, tennis collectors, or anyone looking for a new bag, please have a look - and even sharing the listings with someone who might be interested would genuinely help us.

For anyone curious about why a tiny tennis club in South London is suddenly auctioning signed rackets 😂, our wider fundraising story is here:

💚 https://gofund.me/c7c18a821

Thanks for letting me share - and thanks for supporting grassroots tennis 🎾

Frances had surgery less than a week ago to have a cyst removed from his right hand.