Lleyton Hewitt
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
awkward competition davis itself knew levels match matches pressure sort ties underdog
It was an awkward match to go out there and play. I knew I was heavily favored to go out there and win, but with Davis Cup, I've been in enough big ties and been the underdog in that many big matches that it's a different kind of pressure and it sort of levels itself out ... the competition out there.
best doubt fifth huge level next played positive tennis today
There's no doubt I played my best tennis in the fifth set, ... That's a huge positive to come out of today and, hopefully, I can take it up another level or two in my next round.
bit felt level matter mentally stay step tough trying
I felt a step slow, a little bit sluggish, ... It was just a matter of trying to stay tough mentally and put myself on level terms.
felt quite team
We felt like the better team out there in the first set but things didn't quite go our way in the tiebreaker and we didn't take our chances.
babies baby cup due event great hope masters next possible qualify success sure wish
With my baby due in the next two weeks, it is not possible for me to come. I wish the event well and am sure it will be a great success and I hope to qualify for next year's Masters Cup in Shanghai,
babies baby due next possible
With my baby due in the next two weeks, it is not possible for me to come.
anyone doubt gets hard outside
When your ranking gets outside 150 or 200, there's no doubt that it's hard for anyone to come back and play well week-in and week-out,
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.
felt great
Physically, I felt great out there. He didn't put me under that much pressure.
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.
aussie courts dangerous hard tournament wimbledon
Mark's always going to be dangerous in any tournament - especially on hard courts or grass, in the Aussie Open, the US Open, or Wimbledon more so,
tennis watching
I won't be watching the women's final, that's for sure. I'm not into women's tennis any more.
happy hit moved
I was happy the way I hit the ball. I think I moved a lot better, as well.
giving
I was giving everything I had out there. You know, I just wasn't up to it tonight.