Monday, 12 May, 2008

Lleyton Hewitt and Casey Dellacqua have accepted invitations to play for Australia in the 2009 Hopman Cup.

World number 19 Hewitt will be making his fourth appearance at the international mixed-gender team event, which takes place in Perth, Australia, from January 3-9.

"It is always a major thrill for me to represent my country, and I look forward to returning to Perth to do so in the 2009 Hopman Cup," said Hewitt.

Dellacqua, the world number 52, has yet to win a title but gained recognition by advancing to the fourth round of the Australian Open earlier this year.

The 23-year-old said: "As long as I've been playing tennis, I've dreamt of one day playing in the Hopman Cup.

"It's the only major tournament in Perth and it will be an absolute thrill to play in front of my family and friends for Australia."

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