Hewitt was one of the most exciting and fiery players to play the game. The BIG THREE came along and dominate the game to this day 2021 but Hewitt left his mark.
I saw Lleyton Hewitt play a match in Cincinnati in 2005. What stood out is that TV really slows down the ball. Both players were moving non-stop at high speed.
@@patwaddingtonYep, I fully agree with that, I think he was somehow Michael Owen of tennis, he was a prodigy kid who exploded a very young age at the biggest scene of tennis, he reached his best on a very young age, his peak, after that he simply couldnt progress anymore, not only that, but he regressed also, anyway he.ll be remembered for his amazing early youth career, he was top until his 21, a bright natural talent, but not something out of this world, sensational.
He achieved a lot given he didn't have a lot of weapons. It surprises me that in addition to his 2 grand slams, he won 30 ATP titles: that is a lot (Edberg won 41, Becker 49). He also ended the year number one two years in a row.
I don't understand how this man was able to win Wimbledon. Or us open. In one year. I can't see anything that he does on the court to be exceptional, like Sampras serve, or Agassi's return and forehand. I don't get it. And he is not tall. Maybe someone who understands tennis technique very well can explain
@@Foxentails Dude that was Safin 's tournament. Hewitt had no chance after Safin beat the unbeatable Roger in that epic. Safin is unbeatable when he's on
and Hewitt may just win... Federer injured his back somewhere in the 4th set in the SF against Safin even if Federer had won, he wouldn't be in the best shape in the final... then Hewitt would have beaten the reigning world no.1 who dominated him the year before in the final of his hometown Grand Slam could have been a beautiful story
@@mindrover777 if Safin hadn't won the point against Federer's match point in the 4th set, Safin would have been considered "done" in retrospect today he never amounted to anything after the 2005 Australian Open whereas Hewitt was still top 4 level for the rest of the year Hewitt was much closer to glory in 2005 than many people give him credit for
he came a generation too late . If he came at the same time agassi came on the scene he would have probably won the same amount of slams if not more than him and him up against prime Sampras would of been the ultimate rivalry , the defensive baseliner and or counter puncher v the agressive serve and vollyer and or net rusher.
Well that generation of late 90s had many clay court players, it was very hard to win the French Open, but on WB, Pete had walk in the park for most of the time, from 97 to 00, 1s opponent who got similar level at least defeated him, Federer in 2001, sure Sampras already passed his prime, but Roger wasnt either on his peak period, but he was younger, he got more will to play and win, as for Hewitt he was beating Agassi at 16, that tells a lot about that era of tennis... he would only need to defeat Sampras in WB mostly, with Agassi and Ivanisevic being great opp also, but a lot inconsistent.
@@serenaistheb.o.a.t Haha, no way. The 90s was the strongest era for AMERICAN tennis. But overall, the era was pretty weak. Sampras's main competition in the 90s was Agassi, and even Agassi admitted that his focus on tennis throughout a lot of the 90s was mixed. After the 90s, tennis became a lot more international and increased focus on training jumped the game way forward.
Not weak. The game was different. More varied speeds in surfaces. Nowadays it's all slow so players don't have to change tactics much and can transition from tournaments easier
Right up there as one of the toughest, most intense and best competitors ever in tennis..
Hewitt was one of the most exciting and fiery players to play the game. The BIG THREE came along and dominate the game to this day 2021 but Hewitt left his mark.
Lleyton Hewitt is a good person.
Hewwit is loyal handsome lovely caring sporty one in a miilion love u layton
I saw Lleyton Hewitt play a match in Cincinnati in 2005. What stood out is that TV really slows down the ball. Both players were moving non-stop at high speed.
Hewitt as a youngster was just wowww. Shame that injuries and R Fed happened to him the way it did.
timlamiam I think a lot of other players were able to figure out how to play against him.
@@patwaddingtonYep, I fully agree with that, I think he was somehow Michael Owen of tennis, he was a prodigy kid who exploded a very young age at the biggest scene of tennis, he reached his best on a very young age, his peak, after that he simply couldnt progress anymore, not only that, but he regressed also, anyway he.ll be remembered for his amazing early youth career, he was top until his 21, a bright natural talent, but not something out of this world, sensational.
BEST BESTIK Owen had some real bad injuries though.
pat waddington he relied a little too heavily on the counter punching but injuries and faster surfaces kinda negated that
So nostalgic
He achieved a lot given he didn't have a lot of weapons. It surprises me that in addition to his 2 grand slams, he won 30 ATP titles: that is a lot (Edberg won 41, Becker 49). He also ended the year number one two years in a row.
and is STILL the youngest player to reach world number one at 20 years 8 months. Incredible feat.
That loss in that Australian final against Saffin sucked though 😕
@@Foxentails he was past his prime by that time.. the injury in 2003 made sure of it.
I don't understand how this man was able to win Wimbledon. Or us open. In one year. I can't see anything that he does on the court to be exceptional, like Sampras serve, or Agassi's return and forehand. I don't get it. And he is not tall. Maybe someone who understands tennis technique very well can explain
@@Foxentails
Dude that was Safin 's tournament. Hewitt had no chance after Safin beat the unbeatable Roger in that epic. Safin is unbeatable when he's on
Number 1 in the world
Hewitt: I’m playing okay
He's pretending to be humble, still a legend
As a junior. Many junior number ones have not been able to translate it into the men's game
Whats that song at 17:00 - 18:09???
+Danny Mateyy I was asking myself the same. Hope someone has an idea!!
Darude -- Sandstorm
@Danny Mateyy it's
Audiomachine - Apollo's Triumph (Paul Dinletir Remix)
Hewitt's almost likable here :)
20:26 that was one point away from happening.
and Hewitt may just win... Federer injured his back somewhere in the 4th set in the SF against Safin
even if Federer had won, he wouldn't be in the best shape in the final... then Hewitt would have beaten the reigning world no.1 who dominated him the year before in the final of his hometown Grand Slam
could have been a beautiful story
@@lotus630 still wouldn't have been enough to beat Federer. Hewi was done by that time.
@@mindrover777
if Safin hadn't won the point against Federer's match point in the 4th set, Safin would have been considered "done" in retrospect today
he never amounted to anything after the 2005 Australian Open
whereas Hewitt was still top 4 level for the rest of the year
Hewitt was much closer to glory in 2005 than many people give him credit for
@@lotus630 he wasn't the same after the injury. Yes he did well for a year or two but that's about it.
it's amazing how humble Hewitt has gotten in his later years... I wonder how much of that humility was beaten into him by Federer
low IQ comment
I'm guessing you think emotion is offensive
Who is?
The 2004 us open final was brutal
🥰😘 its ok baby Bec knows you're my man crush ♡
Fantastic. Pay some taxes Lleyton.
Lol he doesn't pay? I'm American
@@stevencoardvenice They're moved back to Australia now, but he was based out of Bermuda to avoid Australian taxes during his career.
he came a generation too late . If he came at the same time agassi came on the scene he would have probably won the same amount of slams if not more than him and him up against prime Sampras would of been the ultimate rivalry , the defensive baseliner and or counter puncher v the agressive serve and vollyer and or net rusher.
Well that generation of late 90s had many clay court players, it was very hard to win the French Open, but on WB, Pete had walk in the park for most of the time, from 97 to 00, 1s opponent who got similar level at least defeated him, Federer in 2001, sure Sampras already passed his prime, but Roger wasnt either on his peak period, but he was younger, he got more will to play and win, as for Hewitt he was beating Agassi at 16, that tells a lot about that era of tennis... he would only need to defeat Sampras in WB mostly, with Agassi and Ivanisevic being great opp also, but a lot inconsistent.
Nah. The 90s was the strongest era in tennis. So many hall of fame players competing during that era. Hewitt was lucky to peak when he did.
@@serenaistheb.o.a.t Haha, no way. The 90s was the strongest era for AMERICAN tennis. But overall, the era was pretty weak. Sampras's main competition in the 90s was Agassi, and even Agassi admitted that his focus on tennis throughout a lot of the 90s was mixed. After the 90s, tennis became a lot more international and increased focus on training jumped the game way forward.
Not weak. The game was different. More varied speeds in surfaces. Nowadays it's all slow so players don't have to change tactics much and can transition from tournaments easier
@@serenaistheb.o.a.t Lol.