Lleyton Hewitt, a two-time Grand Slam champion and captain of the Australian Davis Cup team, has been suspended for two weeks due to an incident involving an anti-doping official. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced the suspension will last from September 25 to October 7. This timing is intended to minimize the impact on Hewitt's Davis Cup commitments.

The incident took place last November after Hewitt's team lost to Italy in the semifinals. Following the match, Hewitt pushed a 60-year-old volunteer anti-doping chaperone. In response to the allegations, Hewitt denied any wrongdoing, claiming he acted in self-defense.

The ITIA referred the matter to an independent tribunal, which reviewed the case and upheld the charge of offensive conduct against Hewitt. The tribunal concluded that Hewitt's actions did not satisfy the criteria for self-defense and described his behavior as "not reasonable and proportionate."

In addition to the suspension, the 44-year-old Hewitt has been fined approximately $20,000, equivalent to about $30,288. Hewitt, who once held the No. 1 ranking in men's tennis, faces significant consequences for his actions during the incident.