LLEYTON Hewitt, Culture AMP Australian Captain Culture Davis Cup, is pleased with several positives between the group of tightly linked groups.
Stockholm, Sweden, 1 February 2025 | Vivienne Christie
With Australia in the command position in the Davis Cup qualification in Stockholm, Sweden, there are several positives for a group of tight knits.
Lleyon Hewitt, Culture AMP Australian Captain Davis Cup, is delighted with friendship created in a team environment and believes that the success of the success of the success-scuff-of -ukces is reflected in greater individual achievements for many players.
“Many of these people feed on each other and see that someone has a really good result and understand that they are not so far from a particular player, so why they can’t be them,” Hewitt said.
“I think they help to improve each other games and confidence about where they can be on tour.”
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When Alex de Minauur recorded 16. Single Davis Cup over Swedish Mikael Ymer, Hewitt was proud to show an example provided by Australia no. 1.
“I think we are lucky to have a leader like Alex de Minaur,” he said. “Top 10 player, who is really interested in Australian tennis and players who are going through. It is trying to help as much as possible and it will make my job easier. ”
De Minaur gave further support by passing a competitive first position against the “very hard” Ymer before he appeared with a victory of 7-5 6-1 to get Australia’s winning start in the 2025 team campaign.
The highlight for De Minaur competed in the cult royal tennis hall in Stockholm.
“There are so many history and culture in this court. It is very great to see and be part of, ”said de Minaur. “These are very special moments for the player and you never consider them for granted.”
Aleksandar Vukic is also soaked at any moment of his first experience, which represents Australia, bringing a long -time dream.
“It’s really great to do it with such a good group of people and do it for your country, which makes it even better,” Vukic said.
“I think Lleyton did a good job in setting a culture with Demon as the best male player. They really turned out to be an example and I felt very welcome from the moment I came. ”
“It’s a very, very great honor for me.”
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It turned out that the ideal environment for a successful start in the competition, while Vukic recorded a victory of 6-4 6-4 over Leo Borg.
Vukic noted that it is “always difficult” to play his first match in Sweden so soon after the Australian Open.
“Representing your country (exist) different emotions and things, but overall I thought I did well and we are very, very pleased that we got another point for Australia,” he said.
Hewitt was excited in the way Vukic accepted the opportunity to represent the nation as its 116 player Davis Cup.
“Aleksandar Vukic got his opportunity to wear green and gold for the first time and did himself, his family and everyone in Australia really proud,” he said.
“I play away, there is always such pressure and expectation, especially in your first match and managed it very well.”
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Attention is now addressing Australian Davis Cup in Stockholm, while Matt Ebden and John Peers are preparing to head Filip Bergevi and Andre Gorarson on the next day.
While Hewitt hopes for a singles victory that will make Australian progress in the Davis Cup 2nd round in September, the team’s captain notes: “We still have to prepare boys for backward singles (also).”
This is an approach in accordance with the overall qualities set in the team environment.
“I try to lead an example. Hard work, what is possible, what is possible. Then he tried to build a culture we are proud of in Australia, ”Hewitt added.
“And all the players coming to the Davis Cup Fold, I would have hoped to become a better player for that.”
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