The legend of Australian tennis was fined $ 18.7 thousand. What happened?

The legendary Australian ex-tannist Lleuton Hugittwhich is now the captain of the national team of his country, fined and disqualified ITIA (International Tennis Agency).

Hugitt received a two -week disqualification and a fine of 30,000 Australian dollars (about $ 18.7 thousand) for pushed by a 60-year-old volunteer-conducting anti-doping service after the end of the semi-final match of Davis Cup against Italy in November 2024.

Lleiton denied his guilt and stated that he had acted for the purpose of self -defense, but the independent tribunal found the Australian guilty of violating the rules.

The disqualification of Hugitt will last from September 25 to October 7. On September 13, the Australians will play against the Belgium team in the decisive match of the Davis Cup. In the event of victory, Australia will reach the final part of the tournament, which will start on November 18 in Bologna, Italy.

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😳 Woah, Australia Davis Cup CAPTAIN LLEYTON HAS HAS BEEN HANDED A TWO-Week Suspension and A $ 30,000 (Aud) Fine for ‘Engaging in Offensive Conduct of Town.

HE WAS FOUND TO HAVE PUSHED A 60-YEAR-ELD Volunteer Anti-Doping Chaperone at The… Pic.twitter.com/euks58zvyo

– Olly tennis 🎾🇬🇧 (@olly_tennis_) September 10, 2025