Lleyton Hewitt, the former world No. 1 and two-time Grand Slam champion, is currently serving as the captain of the Australian Davis Cup team. Recently, he was fined AUD 30,000 and suspended for two weeks by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) due to an incident in which he allegedly pushed a 60-year-old volunteer anti-doping chaperone at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals after Australia's semifinal loss to Italy. Hewitt denied the allegation, claiming self-defense, but an independent tribunal ruled against him, leading to the fine and suspension that barred him from official tennis activities for two weeks earlier this year. This incident marks a rare disciplinary setback for Hewitt, who remains a prominent figure in Australian tennis off the court.
Earlier in his career, Hewitt faced several injuries, such as a significant hip injury in 2008, which affected his playing schedule and performance. After his peak years, he gradually stepped back from competitive play but maintained involvement in tennis through leadership roles and coaching.
