Lleyton Hewitt

Date of Birth: February 24, 1981

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

Lleyton Hewitt is an Australian former professional tennis player and one of the sport’s most notable figures. Born in Adelaide, South Australia, Hewitt began his career at a young age and quickly rose to prominence. He is best known for his intense playing style, incredible agility on the court, and relentless fighting spirit. Hewitt became the youngest male ever to be ranked World No. 1 in singles at the age of 20. Over his career, he won two Grand Slam singles titles—the 2001 US Open and the 2002 Wimbledon Championships—and was a runner-up at several other major tournaments. Hewitt was also a key player in Australia’s Davis Cup victories. He retired from professional tennis in 2016 but remains active in the sport as a coach and commentator.

5 Interesting Facts about Lleyton Hewitt

1. Lleyton Hewitt became the youngest male to be ranked World No. 1 in singles at the age of 20 in November 2001.

2. He won his first Grand Slam title at the 2001 US Open, defeating Pete Sampras in the final.

3. Hewitt also won the Wimbledon Championships in 2002, beating David Nalbandian in the final.

4. He has won a total of 30 career singles titles and 3 career doubles titles.

5. Hewitt was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2021.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Lleyton Hewitt

1. “I love the competition. That’s what keeps me playing.”

2. “I play each point like my life depends on it.”

3. “My dream was always to be No. 1 and to win Grand Slams.”

4. “I pride myself on being a fighter. I never give up.”

5. “The harder you work, the luckier you get.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Lleyton Hewitt’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $20 million.

Children

Lleyton Hewitt has three children with his wife, actress Bec Cartwright. Their names are Mia Rebecca Hewitt (born in 2005), Cruz Lleyton Hewitt (born in 2008), and Ava Sydney Hewitt (born in 2010).