Australia will bounce back, says shattered captain Hewitt


  • Tennis
  • Monday, 18 Sep 2017

Tennis - Davis Cup - Semi-Finals - Belgium vs Australia - Palais 12, Brussels, Belgium - September 17, 2017 Australia captain Lleyton Hewitt during the match between Belgium's David Goffin and Australia's Nick Kyrgios REUTERS/Yves Herman

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Shattered Australia captain Lleyton Hewitt has said his young Davis Cup team will be better for their heart-breaking semi-final loss to Belgium and backed them to bounce back quickly from the disappointment.

Chasing their first appearance in the final since winning the 2003 title, Australia led 2-1 heading into the final singles in Brussels on Sunday but Nick Kyrgios and Jordan Thompson met their match against David Goffin and Steve Darcis.

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