Hewitt wishes Davis Cup Final was back home: "I'm disappointed the boys don't get to play in front of 15,000 at Rod Laver Arena"

Lleyton Hewitt was very outspoken about his dislike of the new way the Davis Cup is being played and he talked about it even more.

The Australian is with the team in Malaga for the event final and he's disappointed about the lads not being able to really feel what the Davis Cup means. For Hewitt it means playing back home in Australia in front of their fans:

I know how much it meant for me as a player to get the opportunity to play in the finals. So I'm thrilled that these boys get that opportunity on Sunday. But I'd love it to be in Australia, though. I'm disappointed the boys don't get to play in front of 15,000 at Rod Laver Arena."

On the team performance, Hewitt added:

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"I can't be prouder of these guys. I know it's a bloody long year. There's been changes and tweaks to this competition that we have had to adjust to the last three years. We're back to these guys making massive sacrifices to be playing for their country. This is the third time this year."

And a bit more on the format:

"When it changed to this format, it was only ever going to be twice a year, so we have added on another week. It's been a bloody long year for everyone, and we are a long way from home, too.

"Don't forget that. I don't like the chances of this final series ever being played in Australia!"