Kyrgios, whose position on the Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek doping cases is well-documented, didn't mention his fellow compatriot by the name but it was pretty clear to what he was referring to in his social media post. "Gee wiz our sport is in the mud at the moment," the 29-year-old wrote on X.

Nick Kyrgios believes tennis is ‘in the mud’ after Max Purcell was provisionally suspended for admitting a breach of anti-doping rules. Australian star Purcell clinched Grand Slam doubles titles at Wimbledon and the US Open in 2022 and 2024 respectively.

Nick Kyrgios says tennis is “in the mud” after two-time grand slam doubles winner Max Purcell was provisionally suspended for violating tennis’s anti-doping rules. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced the sanction in a statement on Monday after Purcell,

Two-time doubles Grand Slam champion Max Purcell takes voluntary suspension after admitting anti-doping breach.

Tennis has been rocked by its third doping scandal of the year. Max Purcell has admitted breaking anti-doping rules and has been provisionally suspended from tennis while under investigation. Purcell admitted to the violation and has been suspended since December 12.

Australian grand slam doubles champion Max Purcell has explained his side of the story after being provisionally suspended after admitting to breaching the sport’s anti-doping regulations.