Brisbane, Jan 5:
Australia’s Lleyton Hewitt stunned top seed Roger Federer of Switzerland to win the Brisbane International today.
Hewitt raced through the first set and then held off a comeback from the world number six to win 6-1 4-6 6-3 in two hours and seven minutes.
It was Hewitt’s 29th title on the ATP tour but his first since 2010, when he also beat Federer in the final at Halle.
Hewitt has been plagued by injury in recent years and underwent surgery in 2010, 2011 and 2012 to fix various hip and foot problems.
“I think the most pleasing thing is what I’ve had to come through and the tough times in terms of surgery,” the former Wimbledon and US Open champion said.
“Before the last surgery I made no secret (that) there were no guarantees I would be able to play again at all. (Agencies)
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