June 24, 2003

THE PRIDE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

It’s another record for Lleyton Hewitt:

Hewitt became the first defending Wimbledon champion to lose in the first round since tennis turned professional in 1968.

Posted by Tim Blair at June 24, 2003 04:18 AM
Comments

And Adelaide aren't going to make the finals, either.

Posted by: Yobbo at June 24, 2003 at 05:05 AM

I can't think of any previous Australian who was in a position to do this, that was a more deserving than Hewitt.

Posted by: Norman at June 24, 2003 at 12:07 PM