Hewitt is afraid of ban TA

MELBOURNE: Australian tennis player Lleyton Hewitt is afraid of the expected ban on Tennis Australia by International Tennis Federation. The ban is to be laid on TA for not participating in Davis Cup tie which was to be held in Chennai from May 8 to 10.

Hewitt wrote in his official blog that if the ban took place, his Davis Cup career would ruin as he was struggling to achieve his ranking after an injury. He called it a disappointment that ITF could not change the venue. It may be held at a neutral venue at the same period i.e. 8 -10 May. He said that playing in Davis cup will give a chance to prepare himself for the French Open. It is to be mentioned here that TA request first to India and then ITF to change the venue due to security concern.

But, ITF was satisfied with the security arrangements and asked TA to take part in Davis Cup matches which was to played in Chennai from 8 to 10 May. However, TA denied to follow the decision of ITF. As a result, one year ban on taking part in international tennis or Davis Cup, is expected.