Overview

• An independent tribunal upheld an ITIA charge over a November 2024 incident in Malaga, finding Hewitt’s actions were not reasonable or proportionate and did not meet self‑defence requirements.
• The two‑week ban is deferred to run from Sept. 24 to Oct. 7, allowing him to captain Australia against Belgium in Sydney on Sept. 13–14.
• Hewitt has instructed his legal team to appeal the ruling and criticized the process in brief remarks before the Davis Cup tie.
• The panel imposed an A$30,000 fine and recommended A$10,000 be paid to the 60‑year‑old chaperone, noting there was no apology or check on his wellbeing and that he no longer intends to volunteer.
• ITIA said action was necessary to protect anti‑doping personnel and had sought a stiffer penalty, while the tribunal timed the sanction to avoid being “unduly punitive” to Australia’s schedule.