Tennis: Talk Of Lleyton Hewitt Relocating
January 27th 2009 04:35
Lleyton Hewitt is considering moving overseas, further dispelling rumours he is about to retire. Hewitt's manager David Drysdale confirmed Hewitt was investigating setting up a foreign base.
"We're trying to cut down on the amount of travel Lleyton has," Drysdale said.
"We're in discussions about setting up an overseas base for Lleyton, Bec and the children (Mia and Cruz).
"With Lleyton coming back from a hip injury and committed to a full schedule, it makes sense if he can spend less time travelling.
"He's such a family-orientated person and that's why he's always come back to Australia in between tournaments. If he had an overseas base, he could come home for a couple of days between tournaments to spend time with his family."
Of all Australia's contemporary players, Hewitt is virtually the first not to live overseas - where the circuit is predominantly played.
Pat Rafter (Bermuda), Mark Philippoussis (US), Mark Woodforde (Monte Carlo), Darren Cahill (US), John Fitzgerald (US) and Todd Woodbridge (US) all had homes abroad.
Hewitt is likely to favour a move to the US because he is playing a high number of north American tournaments this season.
The former world champion will contest events in San Jose, Memphis, Indian Wells and Houston around Australia's Davis Cup tie with Thailand in March.
Drysdale said discussion over a new address for Hewitt was further proof of the US Open and Wimbledon winner's desire to continue in the sport.
"The retirement rumours are ridiculous," Drysdale said.
"Number one, he wouldn't have had the hip surgery.
"Number two, he wouldn't worked as hard as he did in December to get fit and back playing again.
"Number three, he wouldn't have the schedule he's got ahead of him.
"And, number four, he wouldn't be looking at relocation plans."
Daily Telegraph
"We're trying to cut down on the amount of travel Lleyton has," Drysdale said.
"We're in discussions about setting up an overseas base for Lleyton, Bec and the children (Mia and Cruz).
"With Lleyton coming back from a hip injury and committed to a full schedule, it makes sense if he can spend less time travelling.
"He's such a family-orientated person and that's why he's always come back to Australia in between tournaments. If he had an overseas base, he could come home for a couple of days between tournaments to spend time with his family."
Of all Australia's contemporary players, Hewitt is virtually the first not to live overseas - where the circuit is predominantly played.
Pat Rafter (Bermuda), Mark Philippoussis (US), Mark Woodforde (Monte Carlo), Darren Cahill (US), John Fitzgerald (US) and Todd Woodbridge (US) all had homes abroad.
Hewitt is likely to favour a move to the US because he is playing a high number of north American tournaments this season.
The former world champion will contest events in San Jose, Memphis, Indian Wells and Houston around Australia's Davis Cup tie with Thailand in March.
Drysdale said discussion over a new address for Hewitt was further proof of the US Open and Wimbledon winner's desire to continue in the sport.
"The retirement rumours are ridiculous," Drysdale said.
"Number one, he wouldn't have had the hip surgery.
"Number two, he wouldn't worked as hard as he did in December to get fit and back playing again.
"Number three, he wouldn't have the schedule he's got ahead of him.
"And, number four, he wouldn't be looking at relocation plans."
Daily Telegraph
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