Hewitt odds on for title

Published July 3, 2002

LONDON, July 2: Lleyton Hewitt is odds on to win the Wimbledon title for the first time since the championships began a week ago following his easy fourth round victory over Russia’s Mikhail Youzhny. An 11-2 chance originally, Hewitt is now at 10-11.

Latest betting after Monday’s play:

Men’s singles: 10-11 Lleyton Hewitt; 3-1 Tim Henman; 15-2 Mark Philippoussis; 8-1 Greg Rusedski; 14-1 Richard Krajicek, Xavier Malisse; 20-1 and upwards others

Women’s singles: 8-13 Venus Williams; 5-2 Serena Williams; 7-1 Jennifer Capriati; 14-1 Justine Henin; 25-1 Monica Seles; 28-1 Amelie Mauresmo; 33-1 and upwards others.—Reuters