![Australian Davis Cup team captain John Newcombe (R) gives directions to player Lleyton Hewitt during a practice session in Zurich February 1. Australia will play against Switzerland in a World Group first Australian Davis Cup team captain John Newcombe (R) gives directions to player Lleyton Hewitt during a practice session in Zurich February 1. Australia will play against Switzerland in a World Group first](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2D5CYB6/australian-davis-cup-team-captain-john-newcombe-r-gives-directions-to-player-lleyton-hewitt-during-a-practice-session-in-zurich-february-1-australia-will-play-against-switzerland-in-a-world-group-first-round-davis-cup-tie-february-4-6-muemr-2D5CYB6.jpg)
Australian Davis Cup team captain John Newcombe (R) gives directions to player Lleyton Hewitt during a practice session in Zurich February 1. Australia will play against Switzerland in a World Group first
![I grew up idolizing John Newcombe. I imitated his serve. I remember all the people I played with or watched by their serve. Any of you do that? : r/ tennis I grew up idolizing John Newcombe. I imitated his serve. I remember all the people I played with or watched by their serve. Any of you do that? : r/ tennis](https://i.redd.it/e155gk02ch581.jpg)
I grew up idolizing John Newcombe. I imitated his serve. I remember all the people I played with or watched by their serve. Any of you do that? : r/ tennis
![50 for 50: John Newcombe, 1973 men's singles champion - Official Site of the 2023 US Open Tennis Championships - A USTA Event 50 for 50: John Newcombe, 1973 men's singles champion - Official Site of the 2023 US Open Tennis Championships - A USTA Event](https://photo-assets.usopen.org/images/pics/large/f_John-Newcombe-50th.jpg)