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TENNIS SHOE: ASVEL - CHOLET
Thursday October 21, 1999
Hewitt, so young and already a hero
In 18 years and half Hewitt is not only already N°27 world, but it especially became a
national high-speed motorboat since it took along his Australia finally of Davis cut.
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hen it awaits the unfavourable service, it is propped up, the chin almost on the level of
knees. And if one has fun to observe it one realizes that it is stuffed tics. It is
neither Mc Enroe nor Carlsson, but Lleyton Hewitt is also a beautiful pile, constantly
moving.
This singular vice of energy however did not prevent very the young Australian one (18
years and half) from coming to end from very young Switzerland Roger Federer (18 years and
2 months!) in a meeting opposing two of the great hopes of the planetary tennis of year
2.000.
Funny of match in truth. Hewitt could the empocher in two sets, but this kangaroo must
like the handicaps. After a
calamitous departure (0/4), it finishes with the sprint of the tie break, leaves the 2è
set incomprehensibly on the way, then is essential without sourciller (6/4) in the
ultimate recovery.
Lleton Hewitt made a success of his input in Lyon by eliminating Switzerland Roger Federer
«I did not smell myself well. It is not my practice to start also badly. And in the
second sleeve, I said myself that I did not have to give the set in this manner. It is
what gave me in the part».
«Absences»also which had with the change of hemisphere for this native of the Adélaïde
heat «I return from Singapore. Surface was less slow. And here, it is very different the
more so as I never saw such a cold at home. One is in Europe to acclimatize themselves and
prepare to play finale of Davis cut»
This input as regards the jumper «aussy»in Lyon especially is very awaited because
Hewitt recently became a true
national hero. Initially, in July, it brings its share to the elimination of the United
States out of Davis cut. Then here is that in half-finale, in September, it saves to them
his handicapped by the double absence of Rafter and Philipoussis vis-a-vis in Russia de
Safin and Kafelnikov.
The images of Hewitt carried in triumph made the turn of the world besides. And its speech
avenger with regard to
presumptuous «Kafel»marked the spirits. From there with retainbeing retained for the
final vis-a-vis with the French at the beginning of December in Nice? «For the moment
nobody has the certainty to be selected. All will depend on the possible return of Rafter.
The choice will be difficult because we are much to postulate.»
As for Kafelnikov, the rossé sprinkler, it is likely to cross its road in the Lyons
tournament «I will be delighted because it would be then in half-finale. I saw it but I
did not speak to him. I am sure that the match will draw the attention after all that
occurred between us»
It was included/understood, the young man has with the obviousness of the character and
even an undeniable charisma. From there to imagine it number 1, a prospect which it
unconsciously cherishes since its input in signal 100 at the beginning of year? «I am
N°27 this week and I did not play a complete season. If I have the advisability all of
playing I can claim in a better place». It did not dare to evoke unspecified a
prestigious armchair, but guarantee that it thought there.
ROLAND BOTELLA
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