The Australian team captain says a plan to move the finals to the Middle East would sell the soul of a competition which dates back to 1900.

Hewitt's launched his tirade after Australia lost an opening round finals tie to Croatia in Turin.

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19 Sep: The United States have stayed on course for a record-extending 19th Billie Jean King Cup women's tennis crown in Shenzen

08 Sep: Carlos Alcaraz insists he's not in a race with Jannik Sinner to see who can achieve tennis' career Grand Slam first

07 Sep: A fourth Grand Slam tennis title is no less emotional for Aryna Sabalenka

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