Overview

• The suspension runs from September 24 to October 7 and bars Hewitt from all tennis-related activities, including coaching, mentoring, playing and captaincy.
• The start date was delayed so he can lead Australia’s Davis Cup tie against Belgium on September 13–14, with the tribunal saying it did not want to be unduly punitive.
• The incident occurred on November 23, 2024 in Malaga after Australia’s semi-final loss to Italy and involved a 60-year-old volunteer anti-doping chaperone.
• The ITIA built its case on video evidence, witness statements and interviews, and had sought a four-week ban and a larger fine.
• The tribunal recommended A$10,000 of the fine be paid to the chaperone as compensation, and Hewitt has since said he will appeal the decision.