Remember How Great Lleyton Hewitt Was?

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Scoop Malinowski writes:

Never took a little to conquest and hold on to No. 1 backhandslapper. It's always an unbelievable dogfight to get to the top in anything, especially tennis, regardless of how you perceive any era, it's always an epic Herculean effort. I don't care to nitpick the short reigns of Safin, Guga, Rafter, Muster, or anyone. They all got there. They all earned every damn single point. They did not get any free points. I think you Hewitt critics and doubters need to read Facing Hewitt and learn how the other players felt about Hewitt. Your opinions matter but please read the lofty praises of Hewitt by his peers. I think then you will better understand and appreciate Hewitt.

 

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Scoop Malinowski writes:

Catherine; Agassi was not really a great mover side to side. But yes he was brute strong, and his weightlifting numbers proved it. I remember reading he would throw around well over 250 pounds bench pressing and that's brute strength strong. I used to be able to do that for ten reps in my 20s and hockey playing days and it sure did feel nice to feel so strong. And Agassi was benching more than me. I think any height over six feet is the optimal size for longevity. But any height is okay and take a look now at the top 100 and there are dozens of players under six feet tall in the top 100. Also, regarding lefty right, did you know Rafa is the only lefty active now to win a major? Haven't we been told lefties have the advantage over righties? Why are no other lefties winning majors?

 

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Scoop Malinowski writes:

I wonder if there are about 10-12 lefties in the ATP and WTA top hundred to match population percentage of about 12% lefthanders in the world? I'd guess. But there should be a few more than 12 because lefties supposedly have an advantage over right handers.

 

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Scoop Malinowski writes:

Duke; I was impressed by how the players spoke so highly of Hewitt, as they did with Rios. Top players and the fringe elites and the fringes. Hewitt commanded top respect. Silly to try to downplay a guy who was no. 1 for two years.

 

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Lleyton Hewitt records:
http://www.ultimatetennisstatistics.com/playerProfile?name=Lleyton Hewitt&tab=records

 

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Scoop Malinowski writes:

Eelco, I totally missed Mecir, as he was before my time. I have heard it often said that Mecir played like Rios who is my favorite player of all time. I saw Mecir at US Open this year, when I was interviewing Mats Wilander about Facing Sampras, Mecir walked by us and Mats acknowledged Mecir like they were old friends. Not sure who Mecir was coaching.