Lleyton Hewitt

Lleyton Hewitt slams Davis Cup shake-up as a 'money grab'

The ITF last month unveiled plans for a 25-year, US$3 billion partnership with investment group Kosmos, founded by Barcelona football star Gerard Pique, to revamp the current format. It would see the Davis Cup reduced to a season-ending World Cup of Tennis Finals featuring 18 nations.

Mar 23, 2018, 14:18 PM IST

20 years of Roger Federer: On this day, the Swiss champion made his ATP debut

The maestro debuted at number 803 in the world. The table below also shows the name of Lleyton Hewitt, another former world number one player.

Sep 22, 2017, 18:35 PM IST

Novak Djokovic seeks Davis Cup spark, Australia count on Nick Kyrgios

Since opening the year by winning the Doha title, world number two Djokovic has managed only six victories, and his ATP Race points total of 475 looks tiny compared with the 4,045 already amassed by a resurgent Roger Federer.

Apr 06, 2017, 00:36 AM IST

Best of 2016: A look at tennis stars who bow out this year

We take a look at some of the players who retired from professional tennis this year

Dec 30, 2016, 06:09 AM IST

When Jack Sock showed true sportsmanship and stunned everyone in Tennis court — WATCH

Tennis player Jack Sock is one of the best examples that one can give of when it comes to play with a great sportsmanship.

Nov 01, 2016, 17:46 PM IST

Bernard Tomic lashes out at teammate Nick Kyrgios commitment after Davis Cup exit

Tomic challenged the commitment of Kyrgios to the Davis Cup competition.

Mar 06, 2016, 16:30 PM IST

VIDEO: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic pay tribute to Lleyton Hewitt

As 34-year-old ended his 17-year pro career, some of his colleagues had a special message for him. 

Jan 22, 2016, 13:58 PM IST

Lleyton Hewitt: Retiring Australian legend calls match-fixing allegations 'a joke'

Hewitt was asked about about leading players having to address the issue of match fixing during the tournament.

Jan 22, 2016, 00:30 AM IST

Australian Open: David Ferrer sends Lleyton Hewitt into retirement, Andy Murray, Stan Wawrinka progress

A partisan home crowd at Rod Laver Arena watched Ferrer, the Spanish eighth seed, dominate Hewitt 6-2, 6-4, 6-4.

Jan 21, 2016, 16:55 PM IST

Australian Open: Farewell man Lleyton Hewitt feels fortunate to finish at home

The veteran two-time Grand Slam champion has been a source of inspiration for many players.

Jan 21, 2016, 16:39 PM IST

Australian Open, Day 4: As it happened...

Hello and welcome to Live Updates from Day 4 of the Australian Open 2016.

Jan 21, 2016, 16:24 PM IST

Australian Open: Two men from Down Under seeded for first time in 12 years

Last time when two Aussies were part of seeding was way back in 2004.

Jan 14, 2016, 14:52 PM IST

Andy Murray may skip World Tour Finals for Davis Cup

Andy Murray has revealed that he may decide to skip this year`s World Tour Finals in order to prepare for Great Britain`s Davis Cup final against Belgium in November.

Sep 21, 2015, 21:26 PM IST

Andy Murray battled pain to lead Britain to Davis Cup final

Andy Murray revealed he played through the pain barrier to help seal Great Britain`s first appearance in a Davis Cup final since 1978.

Sep 21, 2015, 16:48 PM IST

Davis Cup: We`re still in this, warns Aussie captain Wally Masur

Wally Masur insists Australia`s Davis Cup hopes are still alive after Andy and Jamie Murray defeated Lleyton Hewitt and Samuel Groth to move Great Britain 2-1 ahead in their semi-final clash on Sat

Sep 20, 2015, 09:07 AM IST

Britain, Argentina edge closer to Davis Cup final

 Andy and Jamie Murray edged Great Britain closer to a first Davis Cup final in 37 years on Saturday while Argentina were within sight of their fourth final spot since 2006.

Sep 19, 2015, 22:26 PM IST

Bernard Tomic pulls Australia level in Davis Cup semi-final

Bernard Tomic pulled Australia level with Great Britain in their Davis Cup semi-final on Friday when he defeated late call-up Dan Evans 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-7 (4/7) 6-4.

Sep 18, 2015, 23:56 PM IST

Dan Evans gets singles nod against Australia

Dan Evans was on Thursday given a surprise singles berth for Great Britain`s Davis Cup semi-final against Australia in Glasgow this weekend.

Sep 17, 2015, 21:00 PM IST

Davis Cup: Pressure all on Andy Murray says Lleyton Hewitt

Australian veteran Lleyton Hewitt says the pressure is all on Andy Murray as he attempts to lead his Great Britain side to Davis Cup glory.

Sep 17, 2015, 09:18 AM IST