Lleyton Hewitt slams Gerard Pique over Davis Cup changes
Tuesday 29 January 2019 12:03, UK
Australia captain Lleyton Hewitt has hit out at former Barcelona star Gerard Pique and criticised the new format for the Davis Cup.
Hewitt called the new set-up "ridiculous" and took a swipe at Pique, whose Kosmos investment group has been involved with the revamp.
"Now we're getting run by a Spanish football player, which is like me come out and asking to change things for the Champions League," said Hewitt. "He knows nothing about tennis."
Australia face Bosnia-Herzegovina in a match which begins on Friday, with the winner moving to the 18-team final in November in Madrid.
The move was made to streamline the competition in a congested tennis schedule.
"I don't agree at all with it. I think having the finals in one place is ridiculous," added Hewitt.
"I personally don't think all the top players will play. We will wait and see."
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