Australian captain Davis Cup and the former world No. 1, Lleton Hewitt, announced that he would think of a two -week suspension and $ 30,000 (approximately 17.5 lakh), which he was found guilty of promoting anti -doping chaperon.
The punishment, issued by the International Tennis Agency for Integrity (ITIA), stems from the incident during the Australian semifinal Davis Cup against Italy in November 2024.
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In his verdict, the court said Hewitt’s actions “not reasonable and reasonable”, which refused his defense that the pressure was random and carried out in self -defense.
“I am really disappointed with the overall decision, but also from the whole process to be honest, and the lack of the facts that were issued,” Hewitt said before Australian custody Davis Cup against Belgium.
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The two -week suspension of Lleyton Hewitt, set for September 24 to 7 October, will lead him from all tennis -related duties, but will still allow him to lead Australia in their tie against Belgium. The International Tennis Agency for Integrity (ITIA) sought a stiffer sanction and quoted Hewitt’s combat past and a lack of regret.
The 43-year-old confirmed that he would appeal and argue with the court of the overlooking “critical facts” and reiterated that he did not even aggressively act or unfairly received a proper process. Hewitt stressed that he was determined to be his role in the Davis Cup and would not allow the discussion to avert the Australian campaign.
However, the Tribunal stressed that Hewitt apologized or checked the 60-year-old chaperon-forgotten, which strongly weighed in his verdict. Critics of the former world No. 1 claim that the case emphasizes the importance of protection of anti -Doping officials, while supporters believe that Hewitt’s long service and keeping the record deserve more consideration.
As a double winner of the Grand Slam and the Australian longest Captain Davis Cup, this decision became a high -ranking test of Hewitt’s reputation. The appeal will depend on whether it can justify its entitlement to self -defense or detect deficiencies in the ITIA process.
Meanwhile, the agency stands firm, while Hewitt is preparing for a decisive hearing in the coming weeks.
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Published:
Sabyasachi Chowdhury
Published on:
September 11, 2025
