Hewitt slams Australia tennis chief's re-election

Hewitt, a two-time Grand Slam champion, insisted the governing body needed a change of leadership to reverse Australia's steady decline in the sport.

“They have got to open their eyes now and have a good look at themselves and see where the sport is going,” Hewitt told Macquarie radio.

Hewitt had openly called for Pollard's ousting as head of Tennis Australia, a position he has held since 1989. The 65-year-old beat rival Paul McNamee in a secret ballot of state delegates on Monday to win another year in office.

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