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Lleyton Hewitt Begins Reading “Facing Hewitt”
4 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Articles, Scoop
By Scoop Malinowski
I was able to give the subject of Facing Hewitt a personal copy of his own book on Friday afternoon after his post Steve Johnson match press conference. He said Thanks mate, paused for a couple of photos.
I also gave his wife Bec a copy on Wednesday.
Now that Hewitt has the book and surely must be enjoying reading all the accolades and respects from his peers on the ATP Tour, it can’t possibly be a coincidence that he’s now in both the singles and doubles final in Newport, can it?
Hewitt at 33 is showing absolutely no signs of slowing up at all. He has looked brilliant and masterful all week on the Newport grass.
Except for a couple of adversities, Hewitt’s game has been utterly dominant. He lost his opening set here to Ryan Harrison 16 but then rebounded to edge Harrison 75 64.
Hewitt and Chris Guccione also were in trouble down 45 and triple set point to Krajicek/Smith in the doubles semi. But the long time Australian Davis Cup doubles duo got out of that mess on Thursday and then cruised to victory in straight sets.
By the way, did I say my new book Facing Hewitt is out yet? Haha
(Update: Hewitt won both the singles and doubles titles in Newport on the same day in July 2014. In the singles final he defeated Ivo Karlovic 63 67 76. It was the 30th and final singles title of Hewitt’s career.
Australia · Lleyton Hewitt · Newport · Wimbledon · Yonex
Patrick · July 16, 2014 at 10:33 pm
Cool.
Thomas Tung · July 16, 2014 at 11:35 pm
Ordered and finished reading “Facing Hewitt” a few weeks ago; I thought you did a fine job there, Scoop! Wonderful read (as was your Rios and Federer books). Would love to read your Nadal book once it comes out.
Scoop Malinowski · July 17, 2014 at 8:47 am
Awesome, thank you Thomas, so glad you liked it. Thanks man,
Dan markowitz · July 17, 2014 at 11:03 am
Yes it’s a compelling read. I never read Scoop’s book chronologically. I just pick up the Hewitt book and read snippets here and there. These books are for tennis buffs who know names like Cyril Saulnier or other obscure players who have their say on Hewitt as well as the big guns Sampras, Monfills and Mats.