Lleyton Hewitt Suspended for Pushing Doping Official
Australian Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt received a two-week suspension and a A$30,000 fine for pushing a doping control official. Hewitt denied the charge, claiming self-defense, but an independent tribunal upheld the decision. Hewitt's suspension affects his tennis-related roles until 7 October.
Lleyton Hewitt, captain of the Australian Davis Cup team, has been suspended for two weeks and fined A$30,000 after allegedly pushing a doping control official. The accusation stems from an incident following a semi-final loss to Italy in November.
Despite Hewitt's claims of self-defense, the Independent Tribunal upheld the charges, stating the behavior was beyond reasonable defense standards. Karen Moorhouse, CEO of the ITIA, emphasized the importance of safety for anti-doping personnel in maintaining tennis integrity.
The suspension, from 24 September to 7 October, affects Hewitt's involvement in tennis activities, including an upcoming Davis Cup against Belgium. While the ITIA remains firm, Hewitt retains the option to appeal the decision.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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