The Baseline Top 10: Hewitt Highlights

Former No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt retired after the Australian Open, though he's accepted a wildcard for doubles at Wimbledon. Here's a look back at his stellar career:

1

Hewitt won his first ATP title at the age of 16 in his hometown of Adelaide in Southern Australia.

2

With Max Mirnyi, Hewitt won the Grand Slam doubles title at the U.S. Open, becoming the youngest ever to win a double major (19 years, six months).

3

Hewitt won the U.S. Open by beating Pete Sampras in the final. He also won the Tennis Masters Cup to ascend to No. 1.

4

Hewitt won Wimbledon for his second major, dominating David Nalbandian in the final. The Australian finished at No. 1 for the second straight year.

5

By scoring five-set wins in the semifinals and finals, Hewitt helped Australian win the Davis Cup title over Spain. (Team Australia also won in 1999 with a young Hewitt on board.)

6

He became the first Australian to reach the Australian Open final. In July, he married Australian actress Bec Cartwright.

7

Hewitt won his 26th ATP title in Las Vegas. He won at least one ATP title a year for 10 consecutive years.

8

After injuries push Hewitt out of the Top 20, he won his 28th title by snapping a 15-match losing streak to Roger Federer in Halle.

9

Hewitt returned to the Top 50 after three years out of it. He won two more ATP titles and recorded his 500th career win.

10

The 35-year-old was named Davis Cup captain. He's taken on a mentoring role for many of the younger Australians.

Hewitt's tennis future is still uncertain as he has come out of retirement for Wimbledon to play with Jordan Thompson. The two Aussies beat Nicolas Almagro and David Marrero in the first round, 6-7 (8), 6-4, 19-17.