'Rocket Rod' rates Hewitt's chances

The great Rod Laver, back in Australia for the first time since he suffered a stroke, believes teenager Lleyton Hewitt could become the first home winner of the Australian Open men's singles title for 25 years.

Sun, 14 Jan, 2001 - 09:52

The open will start tomorrow.

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