Tennis: Hewitt is number one after beating Rafter

Lleyton Hewitt became the youngest ever year-end number one after beating Pat Rafter in their final round robin match at the Masters Cup.

Lleyton Hewitt became the youngest ever year-end number one after beating Pat Rafter in their final round robin match at the Masters Cup.

Hewitt, who is 20 years eight months, captures 20 points and moves to 783 for the season, 12 ahead of Gustavo Kuerten.

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