Alex De Minaur, who takes on Novak Djokovic in the fourth round, has drawn plenty of comparisons to Hewitt throughout his career. The Aussie legend can see why.
“I can definitely see that. That never-say-die attitude was something I prided myself on. That desire to want to leave it all out on the court and get every last bit out of yourself ... he’s in the same mould when it comes to that.”
“Every time he steps on to that court, I know that he will go that extra distance for me. It’s not the results that make me proud, it’s knowing that when he plays he’s not just doing it for himself. Hewitt said he always saw a quality player in the boy from Sydney, who has spent large parts of his life residing in Spain.
“That was a proud day, and he hasn’t let anyone down since. I always believed he could be a good player, but you never know just how good a kid can be. Myself and Tony Roche have always tried to instil a belief that he can go out there and beat the best. That he belongs out there in their company. I think that’s helped him enormously.”
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