Lleyton Hewitt
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Lleyton Hewitt
Lleyton Glynn Hewitt AMis an Australian former world no. 1 professional tennis player...
NationalityAustralian
ProfessionTennis Player
Date of Birth24 February 1981
CityAdelaide, Australia
CountryAustralia
couple motivates number picture whatever won
When you've been number one in the world for a couple of years and won a couple of slams and whatever else that's been, you look at the big picture and what motivates you.
drink expected players trust water week
Players can't be expected to drink water out there. When trainers give you a drink on court, you have to trust them, week in, week out.
dictated played
I played really well in the first set and dictated play from the start,
enjoyed extremely masters playing tennis
I am extremely disappointed as I have always enjoyed playing the Tennis Masters Cup.
players tough worrying
It's tough for players to know what to take. It's worrying a lot of us.
eventual extremely far grand hold last lost next obviously played position six step tournament year
Every tournament I've played so far this year I've put myself in a position to win. The last six Grand Slams I've played I've lost to the eventual winner, so I'm obviously doing something extremely right. I've just got to take that next step to hold up the trophy.
belt matches played
I've always played well in Sydney. Hopefully, I can get some matches there under my belt before going into Melbourne.
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I felt like I played pretty solid. I put pressure on nearly all of his service games. I was trying to dictate as much as possible and get him on the defensive.
competitor conditions earn happy played tennis tough wind
It was tough conditions out there today, ... The wind was swirling and Taylor's never going to give you the match. He's a tough competitor and I really had to earn it. We played some tough tennis and I'm just happy to get through.
eventual grand last lost played six
The last six Grand Slams I've played I've lost to the eventual winner, so I'm doing something right.
cup enjoyed extremely great masters playing tennis time
I am extremely disappointed, as I have always enjoyed playing Tennis Masters Cup and had a great time in Shanghai in 2002,
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He's going to be tough. I'll have to step it up again.
changed heap life obviously
Life hasn't changed a whole heap ? it's obviously going to change,
beating best gives served tim
But, obviously, Tim beating Marat the other night, that gives him a lot of confidence, beating a guy, you know, who's one of the best ball-strikers out there. He served really well today, and volleyed exceptionally well.