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Posted: Tuesday January 18, 2000 01:05 PM

Lleyton Hewitt Spotlight
Plays:  Right-handed Year turned pro:  1998 1999 Year-end Rank:  30 Height:  5'11" Weight:  143 Australia	Adam Pretty/Allsport
Scouting report
With Patrick Rafter sitting out the Australian Open, Hewitt has to be considered the second-favorite Australian behind Mark Philippoussis to have a shot at winning the Australian Open. The 18-year-old collected his second and third career titles earlier this month with wins in the Australian hardcourt and the adidas International tournaments.
Career highlights
In 1997, Hewitt became the youngest qualifier in Australian Open history at 15 years, 11 months. With his recent victories, Hewitt grabbed an early lead in the new ATP Champions Race 2000.
Personal
Off the court, Hewitt enjoys golf and Australian Rules Football. He resides in Adelaide, Australia.

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