Nick Kyrgios brings startling accusation against Andy Roddick amid major doping rows taking over tennis

Nick Kyrgios has taken a jibe at Andy Roddick over the latter's alleged defense of athletes suspected of taking performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). The Aussie seemingly accused the American of doping.

In the latest episode of his podcast Served with Andy Roddick, Roddick took aim at players expressing their criticism of Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner, who were both found to have banned substances in their systems earlier in the year.

"So let's talk about the doping; actually it's not even doping just contaminated substances and testing for a billionths of grams and some of the players chirping about these champions that will be hall of famers, when they've never put in 2 good days of work together simultaneously in their lives," he said.

The American's remarks drew criticism from the X (formerly Twitter) account 'Pavvy G', a self-described tennis vlogger. Describing the statement as "very disrespectful," he quizzed how Roddick knew the players had not put in dedication.

This triggered an angry response from another user, who questioned why Roddick appeared to be "pro-doper" and whether he himself had taken banned substances during his playing career.

Responding to the post, Kyrgios wrote:

"Hahaha most likely."

Nick Kyrgios has been critical of both Sinner and Swiatek on social media and often engages with fans debating the issue.

While ATP No. 1 Sinner tested positive for the banned substance Clostebol twice during the Masters 1000 tournament in Indian Wells in March, WTA No. 2 Swiatek, tested positive for Trimetazidine (TMZ).

A hearing found Sinner bore “no fault or negligence” and accepted his explanation that he had been contaminated by a healing spray purchased by his physio. Swiatek, after serving a one-month suspension, will be officially reinstated to the tour on December 4.

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Nick Kyrgios makes his feelings known on tennis' recent doping controversies ft. Jannik Sinner & Iga Swiatek

Despite not having played since 2022, Kyrgios has stayed in the news by wading into tennis controversies - Source: Getty

Nick Kyrgios has not competed on the biggest stage for a while. However, he has remained active on social media and often engages with fans on X.

Known for his candid takes, he waded headlong into the controversy, criticizing both high-profile athletes in an apparent crusade advocating for "fair play."

Kyrgios was quick to respond after Swiatek said she did not understand how the substance entered her system.

"The excuse that we can all use is that we didn’t know. Simply didn’t know. Professionals at the highest level of sport can now just say “we didn’t know,” he posted on X.

While some, including Naomi Osaka, have extended solidarity to Swiatek amid the controversy, others, such as Kyrgios and Denis Shapovalov, have spoken against her.