Cup Court Up To Speed For Hewitt

LLEYTON Hewitt is assured of a court speed closer to the pace he desires and, with his return, captain John Fitzgerald is equipped with a full-strength team for next week's Davis Cup quarter-final against Belarus at Kooyong. The casualty is Peter Luczak, Australia's singles spearhead against Switzerland only last month.

Full Speed Ahead With Hewitt Back

LLEYTON Hewitt is assured of a court speed closer to his liking and, with his return, captain John Fitzgerald is equipped with a full-strength team for next week's Davis Cup quarter-final against Belarus at Kooyong.

Belarus Dictator Threatens Protesters

AS PROTESTS grew over the "overwhelming" election victory of Belarus's dictatorial incumbent, Alexander Lukashenko, Russians watched with interest, wondering if the Orange Revolution in Ukraine would spill into Belarus, and eventually, to Moscow.

Hewitt Back In Davis Cup Fold But Officials Insist There's No Deal Over Court Speed

THE feud between Lleyton Hewitt and Tennis Australia over the speed of the courts at the Australian Open and the treatment of the supporter group The Fanatics seemed to ease yesterday after Hewitt announced he would play in next month's Davis Cup tie against Belarus at Kooyong.

Hewitt Signals Temporary Truce By Agreeing To Play Cup Tie

THE feud between Lleyton Hewitt and Tennis Australia over the speed of the courts at the Australian Open and the treatment of the supporter group the Fanatics appeared to ease yesterday after Hewitt announced he would play in next month's Davis Cup tie against Belarus at Kooyong.