Lleyton Hewitt

Lleyton Hewitt (born February 24, 1981, Adelaide, Australia), is a former World No.1 professional tennis player from Australia and the winner of the 2001 US Open and 2002 Wimbledon men's singles titles. Hewitt is known for his fierce competitiveness on the court. Hewitt wins most of his matches with his superior fitness and powerful shots including a serve much improved in 2004-5. Hewitt spent much time in the late stages of 2004 working with his coach Roger Rasheed on bulking up his physique. His hard work paid off after he made it to the final of the 2005 Australian Open before falling to Marat Safin.

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February 24 - 1981 - Adelaide - Australia - Tennis - 2001 - US Open - 2002 - Wimbledon - Competitiveness - Court - 2004 - Australian Open - Marat Safin

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