2002dailyreport

USA won Hopman Cup 2-0 Serena Williams (USA) d Alicia Molik (Australia) 6-2 6-3
James Blake (USA) d Lleyton Hewitt (Australia) 6-3 6-4. Blake + Williams (USA) d Hewitt + Molik (Australia) 6-3 6-2

Lleyton's next tournament will be the Australian Open commencing January 13. He will be looking to improve the form he displayed in his 2 consecutive defeats at the Hopman Cup. His serve was lacking while his racquet head speed and accuracy weren't where he would want them to be.

AUSTRALIA 2 d CZECH REP. 1
Alicia Molik (Australia) d Daja Bedanova (Czech Rep.) 7-6 7-5
Jiri Novak (Czech Rep.) d Lleyton Hewitt (Australia) 6-2 3-6 6-3
Hewitt + Molik (Australia) d Novak + Bedanova (Czech Rep.) 4-6 7-5 10-4 (super tiebreak)

Aust will play either USA or Belgium on Saturday.

AUSTRALIA 3 d SLOVAK REP.
Alicia Molik (Australia) d Daniela Hantuchova (Slovak Rep.) 6-4 6-2
Lleyton Hewitt (Australia) d Dominik Hrbaty (Slovak Rep.) 6-2 6-0
Hewitt + Molik (Australia) d Hrbaty + Hantuchova (Slovak Rep.) 7-6 7-6

AUSTRALIA has completed a clean sweep in the singles to open their Hyundai Hopman Cup campaign impressively in the $1-million ITF mixed teams tennis championship at Perth’s Burswood Dome.
World No. 1 Lleyton wrapped up his clash with Davide Sanguinetti 6-3, 6-1 after the Italian rolled his right ankle towards the end of the first set and after injury time and then almost immediately a 55-minute break due to a power failure, the Aussie wrapped up the match quickly. Earlier, Alicia Molik had beaten Silvia Farina-Elia 6-3, 6-4 despite being ranked some 77 places lower than the Italian in the women’s list. australia will play the Slovak Republic on Tuesday.

Lleyton arrived back in Australia today. He is coaching at the Homebush Tennis Centre on Thursday, while on Sunday November 24 he will be playing at the Starlight Cup charity event, also at Homebush. He will then be be taking a short break and enjoying the Australian summer. Lleyton is also set to become the No.1 ticket holder for the Adelaide Crows (Australian Rules Football) and the Adelaide 36ers (basketball) while he will also be attending a tennis camp in Melbourne for the Australian tennis players. See 2002 articles section. Lleytons next tennis tournament will be the Hopman Cup.

Lleyton pulled off an unbelievable 5 set victory over Ferrero 7-5 7-5 2-6 2-6 6-4 to clinch the Masters Cup title for the second consecutive year. He appeared exhausted and down and out in the 3rd and 4th sets and the start of the fifth. He staged a remarkable comeback to level the final set and broke Ferrero with his trademark lob on match point.

Lleyton defeated Federer in an epic semifinal match.
"Lleyton Hewitt's incredible fighting spirit served him well Saturday night as the newly crowned world No. 1 for 2002 put on an heroic display to win a 7-5, 5-7, 7-5 semi-final battle against Roger Federer at the Masters Cup. Hewitt and Federer struggled mightily for almost three hours, with the Australian finally achieving success on his fourth match point."

Moya defeated Costa in three tough sets. Accordingly Lleyton is now in the semis and he will meet Federer tonight. Moya will play Ferrero.

Lleyton is World No. 1 for the second consecutive year! Agassi failed to progress to the semi final by losing to Ferrero thereby giving Lleyton an unbeatable lead in the year end points race. Lleyton finished off his evening by defeating Marat Safin 6-4 2-6 6-4. Lleyton will play in the semis against Moya, if Moya defeats Costa tonight.

Lleyton was defeated by Moya 4-6 7-5 in his second round robin match. Agassi was defeated by Novak in straight sets so Lleyton still holds a 108 lead in the champions race.

Lleyton defeated Albert Costa tonight in his first round robin match in Shanghai 6-2 4-6 6-3. His serve was not up to standard but he couteracted that with great groundstrokes, a good second serve and determination.

Lleyton has been grouped to play Safin, Moya and Costa in the round robin Masters Cup tournament in Shanghai.

Not a good day for our champ. He lost to Safin 6-7 (4-7) 0-6 4-6 in the final of the Paris Masters.

"While Hewitt succumbed, he could content himself with quarter and semi-final wins over Switzerland’s Roger Federer and Thai Paradorn Srichaphan, and the knowledge his lead over Andre Agassi at the top of the rankings has increased from 43 to 88 points.

“For me it was a big thrill to get through to the final,” Hewitt said. “I lost to the best player in the tournament. Marat was too good today. He’s been too good for everyone throughout the week.

“I felt like I had chances out there, especially in the first set. I felt like I just hit a bit of a wall after that.”

The field for the elite season-ending Masters Cup in Shanghai has also been finalised, with Hewitt, American Agassi, Safin, Federer, Spaniards Juan Carlos Ferrero, Carlos Moya and Albert Costa and Czech Jiri Novak qualifying."

A tougher match than Lleyton would have liked today - he defeated Srichaphan 6-3 3-6 6-3. He appeared down and out at 2-3 0-40 in the third set however his famous fighting spirit came to the fore.

Lleyton easily progressed to the semis, taking care of Federer 6-4 6-4. He hasnt lost a set so far in this tournament. Next is Srichaphan. Agassi was defeated by Moya thus strengthening Lleytons lead in the Champions Race.

Lleyton defeated Y Kafelnikov in straight sets 6-2 7-6(3). his opponent in the quarters will be Roger Federer who has just qualified for Shanghai. Agassi also progressed.

Lleyton had a routine 2nd rd win in Paris over J Nieminen 6-2 6-4. He seems to be back on track after his illness. Agassi also won his second rd match.

Lleyton has a bye in the 1st rd in Paris Masters Series. He will play Zabaleta or Nieminen in the second round.

Lleyton was defeated by Raemon Sluiter 3-6 3-6 in the 2nd rd in Stockholm. In contrast Agassi won his match in St Petersburg thereby narrowing the lead Lleyton holds in the Champions Race.

Lleyton defeated Thomas Enqvist without walking on to court today. Enqvist withdrew with a shoulder injury. Lleyton will now meet Dutchman Raemon Sluiter as the Australian battles to keep his distance on top of the rankings from Andre Agassi.

Agassi has won the Masters series in Madrid. He is now only 43 points behind Lleyton in the Champions Race.

Lleyton has withdrawn from Madrid because of a respiratory ailment. He will hopefully to fit to play the Paris Masters Series commencing Oct 28. This is the final tournamnet before the Masters Cup in Shanghai.

Site was not updated last week as I was on vacation. Lleyton is currently taking a weeks break.
Last week L competed in Japan going down to Scrichaphan in the quarters 3-6 6-1 6-4. Next week he will compete at the Tennis Masters Series Madrid.

Lleyton and his Davis Cup team mates secured a 5-0 victory over India at the relegation tie held in Adelaide over the weekend. They are now assured a place in the World Group for 2003. Draw will be done on October 3.

Lleyton was defeated by Agassi in the semifinal 4-6 6(5)-7 7-6(1) 2-6.We knew today would be a struggle as our boy has not been in consistent form while Agassi has been playing beautifully. Lleyton has done well by getting to the semis especially when he wasnt feeling well at the start of the tourney.

Lleyton prevailed in 4 sets, 6-1 7(8)-6(6) 4-6 6-2 while struggling with his serve (low 1st serve % and 9 double faults) and too many unforced errors. He came back from a break down in the 2nd set and was down a mini break in the tie break on 2 occasions. To his credit he came back with some smart play and his customary mental strength. He lost the third set with a double fault but broke early in the 4th to seal victory. Agassi awaits in the semifinal. Agassi is in great form and will be a formidable foe. Lleyton will need to play his absolute best to get to the final.

A routine straight sets win for Lleyton. His serve was much better today. His opponent in the qters is Younes El Aynaoui.

In another 5 setter Lleyton defeated James Blake 6/7(5) 6/3 6/4 3/6 6/3. He will meet Novak in the rd of 16.

Okun gave Lleyton a test in the 1st set but couldnt sustain his high level of play. Lleyton went on to win 7-6 6-4 6-1. Blake will be his opponent on the 3rd rd which is a rematch of last years controversial contest.

Lleyton defeated N Coutelot 6-2 6-3 6-3. The match lasted 2hrs with Coutelot showing flashes of brilliance. Our champ looked in fine form.

Lleyton will play a qualifier in the 1st and 2nd rounds of the US Open commencing Monday.

This site hasnt been updated for a while because of computer problems. Lleyton lost in the final at Cincinnati to Moya 5-7 6-7. He was defeated in Indianapolis in the third round by Greg Rusedski 6(3)-7 4-6. Lleyton will begin his US open title defence next week!

Lleyton is yet to lose a game after his opponent in the 2nd rd retired because of injury. Lleyton defeated D Sanguinetti 5-0

Lleyton defeated Robbie Ginepri 6-0 6-0 in the first round in Cinci Masters. Lleyton and Andrew Florent are playing doubles together this week. They have progressed to the second rd.

After being laid low with a virus which forced his withdrawal from LA last week, todays match was always going to be a struggle. Lleyton lost in the first round at the Toronto Masters Series to Felix Mantilla 6-2 4-6 3-6.

Lleyton thrashed David Nalbandian 6-1 6-3 6-2 to claim his first Wimbledon title and emphatically underscore his status as the new dominant force in men's tennis.
The 21-year-old Australian swept aside the unheralded Argentine in one of the most one-sided finals in Wimbledon history.
Victory gave Lleyton his second Grand Slam title, following last September's win at the US Open.
Pete Sampras was the man Lleyton took apart on that day. He seems set to dominate the world game just like Sampras did in the 1990s.
Hewitt's victory was not achieved with the natural grasscourt style of Sampras but instead with fast feet and baseline power more reminiscent of Andre Agassi, the last man to win Wimbledon from the back of the court 10 years ago.

Lleyton, playing possibly the best tennis of his young life, crushed Tim Henman 7-5, 6-1, 7-5 to reach Sunday's final of The Championships in two hours and 19 minutes.

Our world number one and top seed was irresistible. Time and again his shots hit the lines and Henman, who had also performed brilliantly in the early stages of the opening set, was reduced to impotence and despair by the sheer genius of his opponent.

After being up 2 sets to love and holding four match points in the third set, Lleyton has been forced to fight out a five set quarter-final before overcoming Dutchman Sjeng Schalken at Wimbledon. The 6-2 6-2 6-7 (5-7) 1-6 7-5 victory has put Lleyton through to a semi-final clash with British fourth seed Tim Henman.

Lleyton continued his charge at Wimbledon, moving into the quarter-finals with another straight sets win. Our top seed beat Mikael Youzhny 6-3 6-3 7-5 and is yet to drop a set for the tournament on his way to the final eight for the first time in his four appearances at Wimbledon.

Lleyton took just 88 minutes to reach the last 16 at Wimbledon today. He overcame Austrian Julian Knowle 6-2, 6-1, 6-3 on Centre Court to equal his best performance at The Championships. Lleyton, on course for a semi-final date with British No.1 Tim Henman, gave an almost flawless display with his all-action baseline game. His serve was in good working order, notching up 16 aces and no double faults.

Lleyton held off a tough challenge from French tennis journeyman Gregory Carraz yesterday to join Mark Philippoussis and Wayne Arthurs in the third round of Wimbledon. The 6-4 7-6 (7-5) 6-2 scoreline did not indicate how close the Frenchman, a qualifier, got to our world No.1, who had a few problems with his serve. Lleyton will play Julian Knowle of Austria in the 3rd round.

Lleyton had a comfortable straight sets win over Bjorkman 6-4, 7-5, 6-1. His next opponent will be Frenchman, Gregory Carraz.

Lleyton's Wimbledon preparation continued with a 6-4 5-7 7-6 win against Mikhael Youzhny. The Australian was forced to work hard for almost three hours against the Russian. He had a match-winning 4-1 lead in the final set, but the Russian fought back to win the next four games and was just two points away from the match with the Australian serving at 5-6. Lleyton's class came through in the tie-break taking a 6-2 lead before taking the match with his third match point. Waiting for Lleyton in the third round is Frenchman Arnaud Clement .

Rd 1 Rosmalen - Lleyton outlasted Michael Chang 7-6 7-6 in this tight encounter. In the second set Lleyton was up a break and serving for the match but Chang broke back to level at 5-5. Lleyton, who is the first Australian No 1 seed at Wimbledon since Newk in 1974 has been drawn to play Jonas Bjorkman in Rd 1. While Lleyton leads 4-0 in the head to head tally, this could be a big test for our champ as Jonas is a clever, all court player. It will be a great match up - the baseline counter puncher against a stylish serve volleyer.

Lleyton continued his impressive Wimbledon preparation by winning his third successive Queen's Club tennis title in London.
The world No 1 repeated his win over Tim Henman in last year's final to complete his hat-trick with a 4-6 6-1 6-4 win over the second seeded Briton.
Lleyton has now won his last nine finals, as well as 15 matches in a row at Queen's, and becomes the first player to win three consecutive titles at the Wimbledon warm-up event since John McEnroe in 1979.

Lleyton moved into his third successive final at the Stella Artois Championships with a 7-6(4), 6-3 victory over fifth seed Sjeng Schalken. Our two-time defending champion now has an 18-2 record at The Queen's Club, and the Australian is just one match away from equalling John McEnroe's feat of three consecutive titles.

Lleyton won a tough encounter today against Todd Martin 7-6(4) 7-5. He will meet Sjeng Schalken in the semis.

Lleyton barely worked up a sweat today in his victory over Olivier Rochus. the scoreline was a one sided 6-2 6-1. Lleyton will meet Todd Martin in the quarterfinals.

Scott Draper and Lleyton lost their doubles match yesterday 6-4 3-6 4-6. Lleyton was more successful today in his singles match up against US qualifier Mardy Fish 7-5 6-3.

Lleyton lost to Guillermo Canas 7-6 (7-1) 6-7(13-15) 4-6 3-6 in a match which lasted over 4 hours. Lleyton doesn't move as well on clay relative to how well he moves on a surface where he can get his feet stuck on the court. And he hadn't been tested in this tournament. When he comes up against an excellent clay courter like Canas, he's in for a tough match. And that showed today. Lleyton knew he had to improve his unforced errors tally and his serve. He wasnt able to do that. Queens is his next tourney commencing June 10. He has a bye in the first round.

Lleytons form was patchy again. Too many unforced errors and double faults. He scrapped through in four sets against Sjeng Schalken 6-1 7-5 6-7 6-1. He will play Canas in the round of 16 - a repeat of last years 4th rd match up when Lleyton was victorious in a gruelling match which lasted over 4hrs.

Lleyton made a miraculous comeback! He was down a set and 0-5 in the second to Stoliarov. He won the second set in a tiebreak and went on the win the match 4-6, 7-6, 6-0, 7-5 ! He next opponent is Schalken from The Netherlands.

Lleyton defeated Sa 7-5 6-4 7-5. He did not play his best tennis today however he will be pleased by this solid, straight sets win.

The draw for the French Open is out. Lleyton will have a tough time again! Sampras, Kuerten and Moya and Chang are all in his quarter. His first rd opponent will be Andre Sa of Brazil.

Lleyton was hampered todayby strained muscles in his side. He lost his quarterfinal match to Safin 3-6 1-6. Lleyton will now have a weeks break before tackling the French Open.

Lleyton defeated Jiri Novak in straight sets 6-4 6-3. He will face Safin in the next round.

Lleyton is playing at the Masters Series Hamburg and has reached the third round. He won his match on Monday against P Kohlschreiber 7-5 6-4. He partnered Tim Henman in the doubles on Tuesday however they lost to Eagle/Stolle 6-7 3-6. Lleyton played beautifully today against Phau and won 6-3 6-3. His opponent was outclassed in todays match. This return to form will give Lleyton confidence for the upcoming French Open.

Lleyton was defeated by Carlos Moya again 6-3 6-2. Lleyton disputed a line call and was given a point penalty for throwing a tennis ball at the chair umpire. His next tournament will be Hamburg.

The draw for Rome is a tough one! Lleyton will face Jonas Bjorkman in the first round and possibly Carlos Moya in the second round! Sampras, Roddick and Safin are in the same half of the draw.

I have been on a 2 week holiday therefore this page wasnt updated 15-29 April. Lleyton was defeated in the first round at Monte Carlo Masters by Carlos Moya 4-6 3-6. Last week he made it to the semi finals at Barcelona where he was defeated by Gaston Gaudio 4-6 5-7. His next tournament is Rome Masters commencing May 6.

A tired Lleyton lost his semi against Roger Federer 6-3 6-4. He fought hard but wasnt able to counteract the Federer serve/return today. Yesterday's match would have drained Lleyton's energy. Lleyton is now taking a 2 week break. He will return for the clay court season at the Masters Series Monte Carlo, commencing 15 April. A fine effort by Lleyton over the past few weeks.

In a match of high level tennis, Lleyton came through in the quarterfinal, defeating Marat Safin 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (4). He has won 14 consecutive singles matches. Lleyton will play Federer tomorrow night.

Lleyton won comfortably against Blake, finishing off the match by winning all 3 games. Lleyton and Tim withdrew from the doubles. He will play Safin in the quarters.

Rain delays today. Lleyton's match against James Blake has been suspended until Wednesday. Lleyton leads 6-4 3-1. The doubles was also postponed.

Lleyton defeated Jan Michael Gambill in a very tight match 3-6 6-4 7-5. Tim and Lleyton won their doubles match 7-6 (9-7) 6-4 against Petr Pala and Pavel Vizner.

Lleyton won his second round match at the Miami Masters Series against Paradorn Srichaphan 7-6(3) 7-5. Lleyton was given a bye in the first round. Lleyton has teamed up with Tim Henman in the doubles. They defeated Escude/Clement in the first round 6-3 6-4.

Lleyton has won his second successive Masters Series tournament (he won Masters Cup 2001). He defeated Tim Henman 6-1 6-2 in 81 minutes.

Lleyton annihilated Pete Sampras in straight sets 6-2 6-4. He will play Todd Martin or Tim Henman in the final.

Lleyton defeated Enqvist 6-4 6-4. He will play Sampras or Schuettler in the semi.

Lleyton demolished Jan Michael Gambill in straight sets 6-2 6-4. He will now play Enqvist in the quarterfinals.

Lleyton won his 2nd round match against Andre Pavel 4-6 6-3 6-0 there was a horrific wind storm during this match which prevented play on the outer courts

Lleyton is the no1 seed at the Tennis Masters Series Indian Wells. He will play Carlos Moya today - 2nd match on centre court. Lleyton won a tough match 6-4 6-4. He was down a break at the start of both sets.

Unbelievable win by Lleyton over Andre to take Siebel Open title 4-6 7-6 7-6. He was down match points in the second and 3rd sets!

Lleyton defeated Todd Martin 6-3 7-5 and will now face Gambill in the semis. If he gets through he will play Agassi or Roddick in the final.

Lleyton had another tough 3 set win, this time against Paradorn Srichaphan. He will face Todd Martin in the quarters.

Lleyton made a successful return today at the Seibel open, San Jose, by defeating Michael Llodra 6-2 3-6 6-2. However, Lleyton and Scott Draper were defeated in the doubles.

Lleyton has confirmed he will be playing at the Siebel Open, San Jose, California commencing Feb 25

Lleyton hopes to be back playing tennis by the end of February. He is undergoing tests to ascertain why he is taking so long to recover from the chicken pox. His energy levels are low and he is suffering from fatigue.

Lleyton has officially announced that he will need at least one month to recover from his chicken pox and he will therefore be unavailable to play Davis Cup in Argentina.

Lleyton was defeated in the first round by Alberto Martin of Spain.6-1 1-6 4-6 6-7 (4-7). He was still suffering from his illness and did not have the energy level required to play a long match. He will now take time to recover and will hopefully be fit to play Davis Cup in Argentina next month.

In the first round Alicia Molik AUS def. Miroslava Vavrinec SUI 6-3, 6-4, Lleyton AUS def. Roger Federer SUI 6-3, 06, 6-4 and then in the doubles Lleyton Hewitt & Alicia Molik AUS def. Roger Federer & Miroslava Vavrinec SUI 6-3, 6-1

2- 1-2002 In the second round Australia defeated Argentina 2-1. Lleyton won his match against Mariano Zabaleta 6-3 6-4 while Lleyton and Alicia won the dbles 5-7 6-3 10-7. Alicia lost her singles match against Paola Suarez.

During the match against Zabableta Lleyton was unwell. He was later diagnosed with Chicken Pox and withdrew from the tournament. He is still planning to play at the Australian Open where he is the top seed.

Lleyton has parted company with long time coach Darren Cahill and will now be coached by Jason Stoltenberg