MELBOURNE, Australia — Lleyton Hewitt called it quits on a 20-year career during the Australian Open in January. On Thursday, he was placed on standby as playing captain for Australia against the United States in the first round of World Group play at the Davis Cup.
So much for life in retirement.
Hewitt, 35, replaced a virus-struck Nick Kyrgios in the Australian team, although he wasn't included in the opening three matches. Hewitt took over as Australia captain at the start of this year, and when asked then if he would ever play Davis Cup again, said the chances were "zero.