The 2002 champion dismissed the prospect of quitting the sport in the near future following his gallant five-set loss to No.5 seed Robin Soderling.
Hewitt produced some of his finest tennis in years before succumbing 6-7 (5-7) 3-6 7-5 6-4 6-4 in a thrilling second-round match played under the centre court roof.
"You're retired for a long time once you're retired," he said. "I hear that from a lot of great athletes.''
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