Australia’s Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt has alleged that “manipulated” video evidence was used to depict an incident where he shoved a doping official during last year’s semi-finals.

Hewitt’s legal representation, Adelaide-based WRP Legal, issued a statement on the former world No.1’s behalf on Monday night, also restating that Hewitt was still considering appealing his two-week suspension and $30,000 fine.

Lleyton Hewitt fronted the media last week after receiving his two-week ban. Credit: Janie Barrett

This masthead has contacted Hewitt’s lawyers for clarification on their manipulation claim, and sought comment from the International Tennis Integrity Agency.

An independent tribunal found Hewitt guilty of pushing a 60-year-old anti-doping chaperone following Alex de Minaur’s

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