anchorman wrote: It was fitting that Hewitt went out with a five set marathon. These games have been his forte for many, many, years.
I think it acknowledged widely in tennis circles that he has been a great player. He will be remembered for his ability to fight back from the jaws of defeat many, many, times.
A player of smaller stature than almost all his rivals, he never ever threw the towel in or conceded points easily.
Nick named the Little Aussie battler, he stood up to that name right to the end of his Wimbledon career.
He has not retired from tennis just yet, but I think it is not far off. He will no doubt fight and scratch for every point he will play for the remainder of his career, just as he has previously.
He has suffered from the tall poppy syndrome here in Australia for many years, but I think generally the Australian public have accepted him for what he is and has been a bloody champion.
His record in Davis cup is unequalled any where in the world. He has bled Green and Gold every time he plays Davis cup. A true Davis cup hero.
Well played Lleyton, hopefully the remainder of your career goes well.
A/man his swansong will be the Aussie Open next year where he will play his last match on Rod Laver Arena whichever round that may be. He will also be our next Davis Cup captain. His commitment to the Davis Cup and playing for Australia is an example which evolved from his time with Newcombe, Roche and others. Of most import is that he values the history of the game and in particular in the Australian sporting psyche; and along with Pat Rafter tennis is in very good hands. His guidance of Tomic. Kyrgios and Kokkinakis in the ensuing years will lead to a very special era in Australian tennis.
It was particularly apposite that his last Gentlemen's Singles match at Wimbledon was 11-9 in the fifth set. The reception on the 'graveyard' court after his match was fully and justly deserved.
