Lleyton Hewitt Bio

It’s funny how life has a way of making us humble sometimes isn’t it? 

Having said that, it was only a few years ago when Australian, Lleyton Hewitt and American, Andy Roddick were being hailed as tennis’ future and a pair who were expected to produce one of their sport’s greatest rivalries. Roddick, has won a grand total of one Grand Slam in his career and Hewitt has been almost as disappointing, with only two in his trophy case. Even worse, both players have been surpassed by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, the world’s number one and two players respectively. 

At any rate, this article isn’t about both Hewitt and Roddick, it’s all about Hewitt, whom I must say, is generally described as a first-class jerk. 

Hewitt is a two-time Grand Slam champion, having won the 2001 U.S. Open and 2002 Wimbledon men’s single’s titles. He is also known, unfortunately, for his verbally abusive language on the court as well as with media members off the court. Hewitt has also been fined on numerous occasions for not attending press conferences. 

Born in Adelaide, South Australia, Hewitt became one of the youngest winners of an (ATP) tournament when, as an almost unknown youngster, he won the 1998 Adelaide International, defeating Andre Agassi in the semifinals. Over the next two years Hewitt quickly progressed up the world rankings and eventually became the youngest person in the history of tennis to be ranked number one (20 years old). 

In January, 2000 while competing in a home town event, he played against a fellow townsman. Upset after being heckled by members of the crowd when he disputed a line call, Hewitt claimed that he could not believe some people in the crowd were cheering for his opponent against him.