Bec Hewitt is said to be extremely frustrated and upset after her husband, Lleyton Hewitt – the captain of Australia’s Davis Cup team – received a fine and suspension for behaving inappropriately.
Despite reports of an incident last year where he allegedly pushed a doping control official against a wall, Lleyton captained the Australian team in their qualifying match against Belgium in Sydney.
The tennis legend, 44, received a two-week suspension and a $30,000 fine after an independent review determined he pushed a doping control officer, 60, during an incident earlier in 2024.
According to a source, Bec is incredibly stressed and overwhelmed by the recent drama, which has created tension within the family.
Those close to her say she understands her husband better than anyone else. Despite his denials, she’d likely advise him to accept the consequences and move forward.
The main worry is that Bec is truly afraid Tennis Australia might reconsider Lleyton’s position with the Davis Cup team.
According to a source, Bec gets very upset by controversy, particularly when people doubt Lleyton’s honesty.
Daily Mail has contacted Bec Hewitt for comment.
Lleyton intends to challenge a penalty and suspension he received for inappropriate behavior during a recent international competition.
As a lifestyle expert, I’ve been following this case closely, and it’s clear the Independent Tribunal of Appeals felt strongly about the situation. They originally recommended a pretty significant penalty – a four-week suspension and a $25,000 fine – and they really highlighted the lack of concern shown. What struck me was their finding that there was no apology or follow-up to ensure the chaperone was okay, and frankly, a real absence of remorse from the individual involved, Mr. Hewitt. It’s a reminder that accountability and basic human decency are crucial, even in competitive environments.
As a longtime follower of the sport, I was really disappointed to learn about the details brought up by the Agency regarding Hewitt. They specifically asked that his past behavior be considered – apparently, he’s had five previous issues with disrespectful conduct towards officials and repeatedly broken the rules. What bothered me most, though, was the description of how he acted *during* the hearing itself – they called it deliberately obstructive and completely inappropriate. It just doesn’t seem like the behavior you’d expect from a professional athlete.
Hewitt claimed he acted in self-defense, but the tribunal rejected his claim, finding that his actions were an overreaction.
News Corp stated on Thursday that Hewitt never considered relinquishing his position for the match against Belgium.
The former world No. 1 expressed disappointment with both the final decision and how the whole thing was handled, adding that not enough information was shared.
As you know, I’m currently dealing with a legal matter and have filed an appeal. Because of that, and on the advice of my lawyers, I won’t be discussing the details publicly right now. I appreciate your understanding.
Okay, so the panel *completely* dismissed the ITIA’s claim that Hewitt just randomly shoved the umpire out of frustration after losing to Italy! They basically said there was no evidence of anger or anything like that driving it – it wasn’t some explosive, unprovoked outburst, thank goodness. They didn’t buy that argument *at all*, and honestly, I knew it! It’s just the ITIA trying to make something out of nothing, I tell you!
The tribunal also wanted to give Hewitt time to appeal against the verdict, should he choose to.
His suspension will start in two weeks, lasting from September 24 until October 7.
For two weeks, Hewitt is banned from all tennis involvement, meaning he can’t play, coach, mentor, captain, or participate in any related tennis activities.
Tennis’s anti-doping team is crucial for ensuring fair play, and they need to be able to do their jobs safely, without facing any physical interference, according to ITIA CEO Karen Moorhouse.
‘In this case, that line was clearly crossed, and we had no other option but to take action.’
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