Sydney Saturday: Hewitt Is Last Man Standing
Sydney Saturday: Hewitt Is Last Man Standing
SYDNEY - ADIDAS INTERNATIONAL JANUARY 17, 2004
Lleyton Hewitt captured his 20th ATP singles title when his entertaining final
with Carlos Moya at the adidas International in Sydney was cut short due to
injury. Hewitt was leading 4-3 when a severe right ankle injury forced Moya to
retire. Hewitt claimed his third Sydney title, having previously won in 2000
and 2001.
Facing break point, at 3-3, Moya moved wide in the forehand court. He planted
his right foot and severely twisted his ankle. Hewitt returned Moya's forehand
into an open court for a winner to claim a break of serve.
After a lengthy injury time out Moya returned to the court to play four points.
But his movement was severely limited and, with Hewitt leading 4-3, 40/15,
Moya was forced to retire.
After initial treatment on site, Moya was taken to the Mater Hospital at Crow's
Nest. Initial analysis of X-rays allayed earlier fears that Moya may have
fractured his ankle.
Hewitt won his first tournament title since he won his second Tennis Masters
Series title at the Pacific Life Open in Indian Wells last March. He improved
his record in finals to 20-7.
The 22-year-old Australian is undefeated after eight matches this season,
including three match wins at the Hopman Cup in Perth.
WHAT THE PLAYERS SAID
Hewitt: He was playing as well as I've seen him play. I felt like my game had
really gone up another notch today. Even though it was only seven
games, I had to fight off a couple of break points early. Did that
well at the tougher end. Then I knew that I could capitalize on his
service game and have a small chance when I was up the better end,
which is the further end out there. And I was able to do that.
Then the injury happened, I was 0-40 up and had a winner coming up the
line anyway in the open court.
I'm playing pretty well, I think, at the moment. Getting more and more
confident with every win you get under your belt.
Moya: 戦I don't know how it's gonna be. I hope it's not gonna be that bad, but
it really hurts a lot.
I was almost sure [I couldn't continue], but I wanted to try. There was
no way; I could not even walk. I'm gonna get X-rays now and I'll see
how it goes."
On ending his nine-match winning streak this way: It's disappointing.
These things happen in tennis. I was playing very well, I was very
confident, and I was playing pretty well today. I was back down, but
the match was pretty open. But it is a pity to end this way.
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