Playing style Lleyton Hewitt

lleyton hewitt preparing return service

hewitt defensive counterpuncher. typically likes stay towards baseline during rally , approach net catch short reply or drop shot opponent. hewitt s lack of penetration in groundstokes, notably in forehand, typically dominant shot in male players, forces him rely on placement rather dominating point. @ 2004 cincinnati masters final, commentator malivai washington said hewitt more difficult ace agassi because gets more returns in play. hewitt s tactics typically involve putting difficult service returns in play, consistently chasing down attempted winning shots opponent, , keeping ball deep until feels can hit winner.

although known baseliner, hewitt skilled volleyer , known having 1 of best overhead smashes in game. signature shot, however, offensive topspin lob, shot executes efficiently off both wings when opponent approaches net. davis cup captain patrick mcenroe, jim courier , tim henman have described hewitt s lob being best in world (although henman has since declared andy murray have succeeded him). in andre agassi s book open , hewitt described 1 of best shot selectors in history of men s tennis.