Lleyton Hewitt swept past David Nalbandian to win his first Wimbledon title and revealed he had been inspired to victory by two of the most popular champions of all time.
Hewitt was only six years old when Pat Cash became the last Australian to win the title back in 1987 and grew up in Boris Becker's era at the All England Club. Cash and Becker were both in the men's locker room as Hewitt prepared for a final which confirmed his status as the undisputed number one in the world.
Hewitt, who was beaten by Becker on his Wimbledon debut three years ago, said: "Three years ago I lost here in the third round and just to be here in the locker room with guys like Becker and Cash is incredible. I sort of had to pinch myself just to see if it was real out there."
July 8, 2002 13:00
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