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Lleyton Glynn Hewitt AM (born 24 February 1981) is an Australian former world No. 1 tennis player. He is the most recent Australian man to win a major singles title, at the 2001 US Open and 2002 Wimbledon Championships.In November 2001, Hewitt became, at the time, the youngest man to reach No. 1 in the ATP singles rankings, at the age of 20 years, 8 months and 26 days.
Jul 14, 2022 · As Lleyton Hewitt is inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, relive his remarkable two-decade professional career through the lens of his final ...
Official tennis player profile of Lleyton Hewitt on the ATP Tour. Featuring news, bio, rankings, playing activity, coach, stats, win-loss, points breakdown, videos ...
A GLADIATOR ON A TENNIS COURT. Above all else, Lleyton Hewitt was a gladiator on a tennis court, a ruthless competitor who refused to give up no matter how daunting the circumstances, a remarkable fighter with concrete goals and large dreams, and a towering professional through and through. SHIFTING TO TENNIS FROM ANOTHER SPORT.
Jul 16, 2022 · On Saturday evening, Lleyton Hewitt will officially receive his sport’s highest honor when he is inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Nov 19, 2001 · He remains the youngest since ATP Rankings began in 1973. Hewitt won two major championship singles titles—the 2001 U.S. Open over Pete Sampras (USA), 7-6 (7-4), 6-1, 6-1, and 2002 Wimbledon over David Nalbandian (ARG), 6-1, 6-3, 6-2—as well as the US Open doubles in 2000 with Max Mirnyi (BLR). He also won 28 other ATP singles titles since ...
Jul 17, 2022 · Lleyton Hewitt had his induction during the Hall of Fame Open tournament in Newport, Rhode Island. ( AP: Michael Dwyer ) The enshrinement ceremony was held on Newport's grass side courts after the ...
Jul 16, 2022 · Lleyton Hewitt, a two-time Grand Slam champion and former top-ranked player in the world, was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday night.
Jul 13, 2024 · Lleyton Hewitt is turning back the clock alongside South African partner Kevin Anderson in the Wimbledon 2024 men’s invitational doubles competition. The duo went unbeaten in the round-robin stage of the event, winning all three of their matches this week at the All England Club.
Jan 24, 2024 · Few courts carry such significance for Lleyton Hewitt as Rod Laver Arena. In 2003, it was the setting for Hewitt’s trademark Davis Cup heroics, including a come-from-behind win over Roger Federer in the semifinals. Several months on, the then-22-year-old played another starring role as Australia defeated Spain for the title.
