2004 news updates

Newspapers have stated that Lleyton is dating Rebecca Cartwright, a young actor who stars in the series "Home and Away".

For the 6th time in as many meetings this year Federer has defeated Lleyton. The score was 6-3 6-2 in the rain delayed final match at the Masters Cup Houston. Lleyton will now return to Australia for a short break before playing the Australian summer season. He will play Adelaide, Sydney and, of course, the Australian Open where he will be the 3rd seed. Federer finished the year at No. 1 while Roddick is No. 2.

"Lleyton Hewitt won the final 20 points against a deflated Andy Roddick for a 6-3, 6-2 victory Saturday in the semifinals of the ATP Masters Cup.

Hewitt trailed 2-1 in the second set and was serving when he took complete control, holding at love and not dropping another point the rest of the way.

Roddick went into his matchup against Hewitt determined to volley more than he usually does -- but that didn't quite pan out. Hewitt, like Roddick a former year-end No. 1 and U.S. Open champion, improved to 4-1 against the American.

Hewitt broke Roddick in the sixth game of the first set with a lob winner. After Roddick escaped two break points in the fourth game of the first set, Hewitt held in the fifth game with a forehand down the line after returning two good forehands by Roddick.

Hewitt, with four titles and six finals appearances this year, improved his Masters Cup record to 13-4. No one has more victories in the tournament.

Saturday marked the first time that the top four seeded players reached the semifinals since 1990, when Stefan Edberg, Boris Becker, Ivan Lendl and Andre Agassi reached the semifinals."

Lleyton easily defeated Gaston Gaudio 6-2 6-1 to advance to the semis in Houston. He will play the undefeated Andy Roddick who has not lost a set this week.

In a late night match Lleyton was defeated by Federer 6-3 6-4. He will now play Gaudio.

"Lleyton Hewitt turned up the heat on Andy Roddick in the battle for year-end No.2 when he rallied from a set down to defeat Spaniard Carlos Moya 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 at Tennis Masters Cup Houston on Tuesday.
The battle between the pair of former world No. 1 players only concluded after an overnight pause due to rain. Hewitt stood two points from the first set when rain prevented further play Monday night.
The Aussie came back out a day later only to drop the set, putting himself into position to fight through in a contest lasting two-and-a-quarter hours on the outdoor hard court.
The Australian produced 15 aces while never facing a break point. Moya, playing for the first time in two months due to a shoulder injury, couldn't get past an inspired Hewitt, locked in a battle with Andy Roddick and Marat Safin for the No. 2 spot this season.
The Australian notched 39 winners - some punctuated by his trademark "c'mon" - while converting on three of 11 break points.
Hewitt has now won his past four matches against Moya, standing 6-5 in their series. The Aussie improved to 66 wins, 16 losses as the season wraps up."

The Masters Cup starts Monday Nov 15. The 2 round robin groups have been organised.

Lleyton again struggled on serve and was beaten by Safin 4-6 6(2)-7 in the quarterfinal. There was however some brilliant shot making by both players. Lleyton will now fly to Houston where he will prepare for the Tennis Masters Cup which starts Nov 15.

After a much anticipated match, Lleyton advanced easily after two-time Chilean gold medallist Nicolas Massu retired due to a back injury after being down 3-4 in the first set. Lleyton will play Safin in the next rd.

Lleyton defeated Gael Monfils in the second rd in Paris tonight 6-3 7-6 (7-3). Lleyton did have a struggle against Montifs and he didnt serve well - 8 double faults.

Lleyton has flown to Paris to commence his training for the Paris Masters event. He is keen to do well and secure the year end world no. 2 ranking. The tournament starts Monday Nov 1.

Kim Clijsters announced today on her official web site that she and Lleyton are no longer engaged. The February wedding has been cancelled.

"Lleyton Hewitt lost to Czech Jiri Novak for the first time in seven clashes to bow out in the semi-finals of the Japan Open yesterday after an unusual rain delay caused by an approaching typhoon. The fifth seed won 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to advance to today's final against American seventh seed Taylor Dent, who eliminated Czech Bohdan Ulihrach 4-6, 6-4, 6-1.Besides an assortment of unforced errors from Hewitt, roof problems attracted much of the attention of crowd members, who at one point had to use their umbrellas as approaching typhoon Ma-on led to a suspension deep in the third set of the semi-final.With Novak leading 3-1, the torrential rain hammering the sliding roof started to come through in an expanding series of leaks. Play was suspended, but the incident only delayed the inevitable for Hewitt."

Lleyton will play only 2 more tournaments this year - Paris Masters Nov 1 and Houston Masters Cup Nov 15.

PERTH, Sept 26 AAP - Todd Woodbridge has taken advantage of his first Davis Cup singles match in almost two years, enjoying a straights sets win over Moroccan Mehdi Ziadi today. Woodbridge's 6-0 6-2 win gives Australia a 4-1 victory and ensures a place in next year's world group, while Morocco faces zonal qualifying.With Australia holding a 3-0 lead in the relegation tie, Woodbridge and Todd Reid were selected by captain John Fitzgerald to contest today's dead rubbers. Reid lost his match to Moroccan Mounir El Aarej 6-2 6-3 to give the visitors their first point of the tie. But Woodbridge overwhelmed Ziadi, ranked 1022nd in the world. It was Woodbridge's first singles match since a first round tie against Great Britain last year.

Todd Woodbridge and Wayne Arthurs overcame Moroccan pair Mounir El Aarej and Mehdi Tahiri 7-6 (9-7) 7-6 (7-2) 6-3 in today's doubles rubber for an unassailable 3-0 lead with one day to play. With world No.3 Lleyton Hewitt and Arthurs winning their singles matches in straight sets yesterday, Australia is now assured of retaining its place in the elite 16-team world group next year.

"Lleyton Hewitt ruthlessly disposed of Moroccan Mehdi Tahiri in their Davis Cup relegation tie at Perth's Royal Kings Park today to become Australia's most successful singles player. Hewitt's 6-0 6-2 6-2 thrashing was his 25th singles triumph in the prestigious event, overtaking Adrian Quist as the most successful singles player in Australia's 99-year Davis Cup history. The host nation holds a 2-0 lead on day one after Wayne Arthurs won the opening singles match against a Moroccan side missing its two best players, Younes El Aynaoui and Hicham Arazi."

Lleyton will be in Perth next week for the Davis Cup tie against Morocco Sept 24-26. Todd Reid will replace the injured Mark Philippoussis as the other singles player.

Lleyton was defeated in the final of the US Open by Roger Federer 0-6 6-7 0-6. Lleyton did not play his best tennis today however Federer was far superior, hittng 40 winners to Lleyton's 12. Lleyton has had a great summer, winning the US Series, 2 tournaments and reaching 2 finals. His next appearance on court will be at the Davis Cup in Perth Sept 24-26.

"Lleyton Hewitt crushed Joachim Johansson in straight sets to reach the US Open final at Flushing Meadows.
Hewitt got to grips with the Swede's big serve from the outset and never dropped his own delivery en route to a 6-4 7-5 6-3 victory.
The 2001 champion edged a tight opening set 6-4, gaining the only break of serve in the 10th game."

Thursday September 9

"Former champion Lleyton Hewitt produced near flawless tennis to beat Tommy Haas 6-2 6-2 6-2 and reach the semi-finals of the U.S. Open on Thursday.

The 23-year-old Australian, winner here in 2001, was at his clinical best as he crushed the unseeded German, extending his winning streak to 15 matches and reaching the last four for the fourth time in the last five years.

Hewitt made just 10 unforced errors in the one hour 38 minute contest, closing it out with forehand winner.

"That was some of the toughest conditions I've ever played in," said Hewitt, who also beat Haas on the way to his first grand slam title." here three years ago.

Lleyton will play his sisters boyfriend, Swede Joachim Johansson in the semi final. Johansson disposed of Roddick, the defending champion, in 5 sets in their quarterfinal.

Tuesday September 7

Lleyton continued his fine play with a straight sets win over Karol Beck 6-4 6-2 6-2. He will meet Tommy Haas in the quarterfinals.

"LLEYTON HEWITT has produced a near-flawless performance to charge into the fourth round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows.

The fourth-seeded Australian, featuring in the marquee night match in New York's Arthur Ashe Stadium for the first time since his 2002 semi-final loss to Andre Agassi, didn't disappoint in a dazzling 6-1 6-4 6-2 dismissal of Spanish left-hander Feliciano Lopez.

Hewitt, 23, will head into his next match against unseeded Slovak Karol Beck brimming with confidence after cruising through the first three rounds without dropping a set.

The 2001 champion made a lightning start against Lopez, winning the first 12 points of the match to race to a 3-0 lead before running away with the set in just 17 minutes.

He didn't drop a point in four service games and made just one unforced error to completely overwhelm the world No.32."

Lleyton defeated Hicham Arazi in straight sets 7-6 6-1 6-2. "When 2001 US Open champion Lleyton Hewitt finally opened the toolbox during his first-set tiebreak with Hicham Arazi on Friday, the box was filled to capacity, right down to the needle-nosed pliers and 3/16 drill bit. Hewitt staved off two set points, then later hit a charging winner to take the tiebreak, 9-7, closing out a 59-minute set. He turned to the crowd, yelled "c'mon!" and pounded Arazi from that point on, winning by 7-6 (9-7), 6-1, 6-2 to advance to the third round of the US Open.Every shot was working for Hewitt, whether it be the basic, backspinning backhand or the charging forehand winner. Even when Hewitt was running the baseline, seemingly under duress, he hit low line-drive forehands with enough mustard that Arazi could barely handle them. "

Lleyton continued his fine form with a straight sets win over Wayne Ferreira 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 in the 1st rd of the US Open. He will play either Ken Carlsen or Hicham Arazi in the 2nd rd.

"Lleyton Hewitt tuned up for the U.S. Open by defeating Luis Horna of Peru 6-3, 6-1 on Sunday in the TD Waterhouse Cup final for his second straight ATP title.
Hewitt, seeded second and playing as a wild card, won 20 of 22 first-serve points. Horna, seeded ninth and seeking his first ATP title, committed 32 unforced errors.
Hewitt, the 2001 U.S. Open champion, closed the match with his 12th ace.
``My game has come together well, and I'm ready for the Open,'' Hewitt said. ``I know what it takes since I already won it. It's going to be incredible. Seven five-set matches. I am anxious to get going.''
The Australian has won 10 consecutive matches and 15 of the last 16. Sunday's victory gave him four titles this year -- last week in Washington, with the others in Sydney and Rotterdam.
``Usually I take off the week before the U.S Open,'' Hewitt said. ``But since I didn't have a tough week in Washington, I gladly accepted the wild card.''
The U.S. Open, the year's last major, begins Monday. Hewitt, seeded fourth, will face Wayne Ferreira in the first round. Ferreira, a 34-year-old South African who turned pro in 1989, is retiring.
``That makes the match even tougher,'' Hewitt said. `` Wayne certainly doesn't want to end his career that early.''

The US Open starts tomorrow. Lleyton plays Ferreira in the 1st rd. He will play Tuesday or Wednesday.

Lleyton is through to his 3rd consecutive final after Tursunov retired with back trouble. Lleyton won 6-3 1-0. "Lleyton Hewitt advanced to the championship match of the TD Waterhouse Cup after a mere 43 minutes on court. His first time opponent Dmitry Tursunov of Russia retired after losing the first set 3-6, and down a break 0-1 in the second. Hewitt will play the winner of tonight's match between Luis Horna and Paradorn Srichaphan.
      Hewitt won the toss and served up the first game with two aces. He continued to play aggressively and held serve at love in the fifth game which ended with two consecutive aces. With his solid strokes, smart shot selection, and dictatorial strategy, Hewitt plowed on, winning at love, once again, in the next game. He then held serve to take a 5-2 lead, and ended the set with two more aces at 6-3.
      The second set saw only one game, in which down 15-0, Hewitt decided to break and won four straight points. It was at this point that the trainer met Tursunov at his bench, and he retired from his first quarterfinal match of his career on tour.
      Two-time defending champion Paradorn Srichaphan will be in action against Luis Horna tonight at 7 p.m in the other semifinal."

"Hewitt demonstrated resiliency and fierce competitiveness to advance to the semifinals of the 2004 TD Waterhouse Cup over Juan Ignacio Chela, of Argentina, in three sets.

In the first set, the battle between the two baseliners was tense as both hanged in for long rallies before one would end up hitting an error......

Today, though, would prove to be a testament to the former world No. 1's talent and fighting ability, because although he was down, he was not out, which Hewitt proved by breaking Chela routinely, who produced so many unforced errors that he appeared to have run out of fuel in the tank following that first set rally. "

The US Open draw has been done. Lleyton will play Wayne Ferreira in the 1st rd.

Lleyton continued his good form with a straight sets win over Oliver Mutis 7-6 6-1 in the 1st rd at Long Island. Lleyton will be seeded 4th at the US Open starting next week.

Lleyton moves to 5 in the entry rankings and he remains at no. 5 in the Champions Race - please see profile link or the link to the ATP web site on index page

Lleyton defeated Muller in straight sets 6-3 6-4 to win the Legg Mason Classic championship. He will play the Long Island tournament this week.

Lleyton will meet Muller in the final of the Legg Mason Classic after defeating Ginepri in the semi 6-3 6-4. He has accepted a wild card into the Long Island tournament starting Monday Aug 23.

Statistics.......................Hewitt...........Ginepri

1st serve........................30/55 (55%).....38/68 (56%)
Aces on 1st serve................6...................6
Points won on 1st serve...27/30 (90%)....27/38 (71%)
Aces on 2nd serve................0...................0
Points won on 2nd serve...14/25 (56%)....14/30 (47%)
Receiving points won.........27/68 (40%).....14/55 (25%)
Double faults........................2...................2
Break point conversions.......2/7 (29%)..........0
Total points won..................68................55

Lleyton continued his run with a 3 set win over Saulnier 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (5). He will now play either Ginepri or Sluiter in the semis.

Lleyton defeated Falla 6/3 6/2. Lleyton was not playing at his best - his serve was broken 3 times and he hit 6 double faults. He will play Saulnier in the next rd.

Lleyton is playing the Legg Mason Classic in Washington DC this week. He defeated Ken Carlsen in the 1st rd 6-1 6-2.

Lleyton was defeated in 3 sets by Agassi 3-6 6-3 2-6. "A resurgent Andre Agassi defeated tenth-seeded Lleyton Hewitt 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 on Sunday to win the Cincinnati Masters tournament.
Agassi, the 11th seed, beat 21-year-old Andy Roddick in the semifinals, then wore down the 23-year-old Australian Sunday. He broke Hewitt's serve three times, after Hewitt had been broken only once in five matches.
Hewitt had problems with his serve in the first set. With Agassi leading 3-2, Hewitt was serving 40-0 but lost four straight points before rallying to tie the set at 3. Two games later, he lost the first point by double-faulting, then hit the deciding point into the net to put Agassi up 5-3.
Still, Agassi had trouble putting away the set. Serving 15-40, he won the next four points, including a 120-mph ace.
In the second set, Hewitt broke Agassi to take a 5-3 lead. Agassi seemed to be regaining the pinpoint placement that had gotten better with each match, but his shot on game point was a fraction wide, and Hewitt raised his fists to his chest and let out a scream. He then served out the set to even the match.
Agassi broke Hewitt again in the third set to take a 3-1 lead, and Hewitt double faulted on match point. "

"Lleyton Hewitt blitzed Tommy Robredo 6-3, 6-2 in just 54 minutes to advance to his first ATP Masters Series final in 16 months at the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters in Cincinnati on Saturday. Hewitt, who has not dropped a set this week, is chasing his first title since Rotterdam in February. The Australian moved into outright fifth place in the INDESIT ATP 2004 Race, enhancing his chances of qualifying for the Tennis Masters Cup, an event he won in 2001 and 2002 but failed to qualify for last year.

Hewitt's opponent in Sunday's final is Andre Agassi.

Lleyton has reached the semis by defeating Safin 6-4 6-4. He will meet Robredo in his next match.

Lleyton defeated Henman in straight sets 6-1 6-4. He played well with a first serve percentage of 56 and hit 8 aces. He will play Safin in the quarters.

Lleyton defeated Kuerten in straight sets 6-3 6-4. He served well with a 60% 1st serve.

Lleyton defeated (WC)A Bogomolov Jr. (USA) 62 64. He will play either Kuerten or Lu in the second rd.

"Cunning Frenchman Fabrice Santoro advanced to his first ATP Masters Series quarterfinal since Toronto in 2002 when he upset former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 at Tennis Masters Canada on Thursday night. Santoro had been a modest 11-11 on the season and had not reached a quarterfinal this year.

But the Frenchman has played some of his best tennis in Canada, where he has reached the quarterfinals five times, including three times in the past four years. He used his trademark spins and slices to unsettle Hewitt, who earlier in the day looked in top form beating Jiri Novak 6-2, 6-1. "

Lleyton defeated Novak in straight sets 6-1 6-2. He will play Santoro later today in a 3rd rd match.

Lleyton defeated Nadal in one of his great comebacks! After losing the 1st set in a sorry fashion he rallied to win the match 1-6 6-4 6-2.

"Launching his hardcourt season build up to the US Open, ninth seed Hewitt was blown off the court in the first set before going on to beat the 18-year-old prodigy 1-6 6-4 6-2. Hewitt, who will play veteran Jiri Novak in the second round, said he was surprised at how just how much vigour Nadal had shown. "I'm not that old but he's a lot younger. He's bouncing around...and shows you that energy out there," Hewitt said. "His game was very explosive right from the start and I just tried to hang in there and hold my serve in the second set more than anything." Nadal has been touted as a player who could usurp Hewitt as the youngest to become world No.1, something the Australian did two months before his 21st birthday. "There's going to be guys coming up when they are 20, 21 and he is obviously a well developed kid for 18," Hewitt said of Nadal who climbed from No.818 in the world at the end of 2001 to No.34 in March this year. "He moves extremely well, he's hungry and he wants to win. He wants to beat the best players in the world. I know he's already beaten (Carlos) Moya and (Albert) Costa and those guys on clay and he can play on hard court as well. He's not one dimensional."

Lleyton is playing the Masters Series Canada this week. He will play the talented Rafael Nadal in the 1st rd.

Lleyton has withdrawn from the LA tournament as his injured thigh has not yet recovered. He will play Toronto July 26.

Lleyton was defeated by Federer 6-1 6-7 6-0 6-4. The scoreline doesn't reflect the intensity of this rain affected match . Lleyton fought all the way and definitely had his chances. A quad muscle injury, which occurred during the Moya match, impeded Lleyton's serving and steadily worsened as the match went on, however this doesn't take anything away from Federer as he played superb tennis. Lleyton will now play Los Angeles July 12. He is looking forward to being back on his favourite surface, hardcourt.

"A fired-up Hewitt confirmed he is a serious title contender with a hard-fought 6-4 6-2 4-6 7-6 (7-3) win over Moya. Seventh seed Hewitt looked in control at two sets up but could never relax, and Moya broke twice in the third. Moya fought back again in the fourth and saved a match point before Hewitt finally finished the Spaniard in the tie-break to set up a clash with Federer. "It's going to be tough - he's the form player and the defending champion," said Hewitt. "I'm looking forward to it but I'll have to step up a gear. I've got to go out and worry about my game. "We've had some tough matches in the past and I don't expect it to be any different this time."

"Lleyton Hewitt has brought Goran Ivanisevic's career to a close with a straight-sets victory on Centre Court.
Ivanisevic received a standing ovation after the 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, defeat, while Hewitt maintained his perfect record against the Croatian.
Hewitt has not lost a set to Ivanisevic in their two previous meetings, both on grass, and swiftly had the upper hand.
The Australian, who succeeded Ivanisevic as Wimbledon champion in 2002, eventually took advantage of his fourth break point with a superb backhand winner cross-court in the fourth game.
Hewitt, 23, then broke again to take the first set in 30 minutes."

Lleyton defeated Labadze in straight sets 6-4 6- 4 6-1. He will play Ivanisevic in the 3rd rd. Lleyton played an excellent match with a total of 15 ue's while he won 93% of points on his 1st serve.

The draw for Wimbledon has been done. Not a good one for our boy. He could meet Ivanisevic, Safin and Moya before the quarters where he could play Federer.

-Roger Federer (Sui) v Alex Bogdanovic (Gbr)
Qualifier v Qualifier
Alberto Martin (Esp) v Fabrice Santoro (Fra)
Thomas Johansson (Swe) v 29-Nicolas Kiefer (Ger)
18-Feliciano Lopez (Esp) v Richard Bloomfield (Gbr)
Cyril Saulnier (Fra) v Michael Llodra (Fra)
Gilles Elseneer (Bel) v Arvind Parmar (Gbr)
Ivo Karlovic (Cro) v 13-Paradorn Srichaphan (Tha)
9-Carlos Moya (Esp) v Qualifier
Alex Corretja (Esp) v Radek Stepanek (Cze)
Sargis Sargsian (Arm) v Marc Lopez (Esp)
Dmitry Tursunov (Rus) v 19-Marat Safin (Rus)
31-Mikhail Youzhny (Rus) v Goran Ivanisevic (Cro)
Qualifier v Filippo Volandri (Ita)
Irakli Labadze (Geo) v Kristof Vliegen (Bel)
Jurgen Melzer (Aut) v 7-Lleyton Hewitt (Aus)
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3-Guillermo Coria (Arg) v Wesley Moodie (Rsa)
Florian Mayer (Ger) Wayne Arthurs (Aus)
Karol Kucera (Svk) v Oscar Hernandez (Esp)
Wayne Ferreira (Rsa) v 28-Ivan Ljubicic (Cro)
17-Jonas Bjorkman (Swe) v Raemon Sluiter (Ned)
Jan Vacek (Cze) v Lu Yen-Hsun (Tpe)
Arnaud Clement (Fra) v Joachim Johansson (Sewden)
Qualifier v 14-Mardy Fish (USA)
10-Sebastien Grosjean (Fra) v Thierry Ascione (Fra)
Olivier Rochus (Bel) v Gregory Carraz (Fra)
Qualifier v Qualifier
Jan Michael Gambill (USA) v 23-Max Mirnyi (Blr)
27-Robby Ginepri (USA) v Qualifier
Fernando Verdasco (Esp) v Qualifier
Stefan Koubek (Aut) v Jose Acasuso (Arg)
Julien Boutter (Fra) v 6-Juan Carlos Ferrero (Esp)
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5-Tim Henman (Gbr) v Ruben Ramierez Hidalgo (Esp)
Flavio Saretta (Bra) v Qualifier
David Ferrer (Esp) v Victor Hanescu (Rom)
Qualifier v 32-Hicham Arazi (Mar)
24-Fernando Gonzalez (Chi) v Martin Vassallo Arguello (Ita)
Igor Andreev (Rus) v John van Lottum (Ned)
Martin Verkerk (Ned) v Nikolay Davydenko (Rus)
Qualifier v 11-Mark Philippoussis (Aus)
16-Jiri Novak (Cze) v Xavier Malisse (Bel)
Antony Dupuis (Fra) v Tommy Haas (Ger)
Karol Beck (Svk) v Jonathan Marray (Gbr)
James Blake (USA) v 20-Tommy Robredo (Esp)
25-Dominik Hrbaty (Svk) v David Sanchez (Esp)
Mark Hilton (Gbr) v Albert Costa (Esp)
Qualifier v Tomas Berdych (Cze)
Mario Ancic (Cro) v 4-David Nalbandian (Arg)
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8-Rainer Schuettler (Ger) v Robin Soderling (Swe)
Greg Rusedski (Gbr) v Qualifier
Felix Mantilla (Esp) v Kristian Pless (Den)
Todd Reid (Aus) v 30-Vincent Spadea (USA)
21-Juan Ignacio Chela (Arg) v Lars Burgsmueller (Ger)
Thomas Enqvist (Swe) v Galo Blanco (Esp)
Todd Martin (USA) v Guillermo Canas (Arg)
Lee Childs (Gbr) v 12-Sjeng Schalken (Ned)
15-Nicolas Massu (Chi) v Alexander Popp (Ger)
Bohdan Ulihrach (Cze) v Albert Montanes (Esp)
Kenneth Carlsen (Den) v Qualifier
Qualifier v 22-Andrei Pavel (Rom)
26-Taylor Dent (USA) v Qualfier
Luis Horna (Per) v Dennis van Scheppingen (Ned)
Rafael Nadal (Esp) v Jeff Salzenstein (USA)
Qualifier v 2-Andy Roddick (USA)

"Andy Roddick finally got the better of Lleyton Hewitt and quickly rejected any suggestion the Australian was no longer the tennis powerhouse he used to be.

Roddick cut short Hewitt's Wimbledon preparations when he knocked him out in the semi-final of the Queen's Club championships in London, claiming a 7-6 (9-7) 6-3 victory.

It was the first time the American has beaten Hewitt in their four encounters and raised questions as to whether the South Australian's game was where he'd like it to be with a grand slam a week away.

Hewitt, a three-time champion at Queens, allowed world No.2 Roddick to break him as he was serving for the first set and then lost the tie break 9-7.

But Roddick said there was no question Hewitt was as great a player as he was in 2002 when he held the Wimbledon crown and the world No.1 ranking."

Top seed and defending champion Andy Roddick broke his own world record serve to fire his way into the semifinals of the Stella Artois Championships. Roddick's 153 mph ace in the second game of the second set put the American on his way to a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Thailand's Paradorn Srichaphan. His win sets up a mouthwatering semifinal against Lleyton Hewitt, who moved a step closer to claiming his fourth Stella Artois title with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Russian Igor Andreev. Hewitt has now won 20 of his last 21 matches at The Queen's Club, and has a 3-0 head-to-head record against Roddick. This will be their first meeting since the US Open quarterfinal in 2001.

"Three-time winner Lleyton Hewitt was forced to save six set points in the first set and another one in the second as he finally overcame the challenge of British wild card Jonathan Marray to move through to the quarterfinals of the Stella Artois Championships.

Hewitt, who is hoping to join John McEnroe and Boris Becker as the only four-time champions at The Queen's Club, eventually booked his place in the last eight against Igor Andreev with a 7-6(2), 7-6(8) victory over Marray, saving 11 of 12 break points in the match. "

Wednesday June 9

Queens - Lleyton defeated Marc Lopez 6-3 6-2 in the 2nd rd and will now play Marray in the 3rd rd.

Lleyton was defeated by Gaston Gaudio 3-6 2-6 2-6 in the quarterfinal of the French Open. Lleyton was never really into this match while Gaudio was at the top of his game. Lleyton will contest on the Grass at Queens next week.

Lleyton defeated Xavier Malisse 7-5 6-2 7-6 (6) to advance to the quarter finals where he will meet Gaston Gaudio of Argentina. "I’m a little stronger," Hewitt said. "It’s helping me on this surface. My preparation was better because I was feeling physically better this year. The more I play on the surface, the more confident I get."

On Saturday at Roland Garros, the last remaining Aussie Lleyton Hewitt rallied from behind to out-muscle last year’s finalist Martin Verkerk 6-2 3-6 4-6 6-2 6-1 and move into the fourth round. The 12th seed is now just one match short of his best ever showing on the red clay here.

“I feel as good as I’ve ever probably felt on clay,” said the Aussie. “But going into the second week it doesn’t get any easier.”

Lleyton defeated Jurgen Melzer 6-4 6-4 4-6 6-2 in 2 hrs 44 min. 1st serve percentage 48, 10 aces, 8 double faults, 76 % winning on first serve, 43 % winning on second serve, 41 winners, 22 unforced errors, 43 % receiving points won, 7/12 break points converted, 27/41 net approaches, fastest serve 193 kmh. He will play Martin Verkerk in the 3rd rd.

Lleyton defeated Arnaud Di Pasquale 6-0, 7-6(5), 4-6, 6-1 in the 1st rd French Open. He will play Jurgen Melzer in the 2nd rd.

Wayne Arthurs & Paul Hanley AUS def. Adrian García & Nicolás Massú CHI 6-4, 6-4

Australia will play for its third title in six years at the ARAG WORLD TEAM CUP after coming from behind to defeat Argentina Friday at the Rochusclub.

Argentina was just one point from winning the match when Mariano Zabaleta held match points against Mark Philippoussis in the second singles match of the day. But the hard-serving Australian, who had struggled with results heading into this event, fought off the challenge and won 7:5 in the third set against Zabaleta. The final score was 4:6 6:3 7:5

The win by Philippoussis leveled the team score at 1-all after Gaston Gaudio had defeated Lleyton Hewitt earlier in the day 3:6 7:5 6:7(5). It also set the stage for Wayne Arthurs and Paul Hanley to win the doubles point against Lucas Arnold and Juan Ignacio Chela as the sun began to set in Dusseldorf.

Lleyton Hewitt needed three sets to defeat American Robby Ginepri, but was able to hold off the younger opponent to clinch Australia's victory in their opening match of the ARAG WORLD TEAM CUP.
Hewitt jumped on Ginepri in the first set but was down a break throughout the second before breaking back and eventually forcing a tiebreak. But Ginepri hung tough in the tiebreak and won his first set from the former World No. 1 in three matches.
In the third, Hewitt's experience showed through as he pulled away from Ginepri and clinched Australia's win. "I'm just happy to get through," said Hewitt.

Australia

USA

2:1

Mark Philippoussis

Vincent Spadea

6:7(1) 6:3 7:6(4)

Leyton Hewitt

Robby Ginepri

7:5 6:7(1) 6:4

Wayne Arthurs/Paul Hanley

Mike Bryan/Bob Bryan

2:6 4:6

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Lleyton was soundly beaten by Federer 6-0 6-4.
Federer/Hewitt stats
1st serve % : 68%/69%
Aces : 5/1
DF : 0/2
W : 22 /4
UE : 15/19
BPW : 5/9 / 1/1

Lleyton defeated Melzer in straight sets 6-4 6-3. He played an excellent match and this will stand him in good stead for tomorrows encounter with Roger Federer. Roger is, of course, the World's best player at the moment however clay is not his favourite surface.

Lleyton defeated Brazilian Flavio Saretta 6-4 2-6 6-4. He will play Melzer in the quarterfinals. Melzer pulled off an upset, defeating Safin 6-4 6-4.

Lleyton defeated Tommy Haas 6-4 7-5 in one of his great comebacks! He was down 1-5 in the second set! He will play Saretta on Thursday.

Lleyton defeated Bjorkman 6-0 7-6 (7-5). He played a much better match this time - more winners than errors and 6 aces. He will play Tommy Haas on Wednesday.

Lleyton is 17th seed at the Hamburg Masters. He will play Jonas Bjorkman the first rd.

"After Hewitt's loss, the two-time major champion complained that he did not have as much time between matches as his opponent. He was also angry that the match was relegated to an outside court without a full team of linesmen.

Tournament director Sergio Palmieri said he ``understood'' how Hewitt felt, but that the schedule was made by a small committee -- including a player representative -- and when the schedule ``is done, it's done.''

ROME (AP) — Australian Lleyton Hewitt came from a set down Wednesday to beat Italian wild card Andreas Seppi 5-7, 7-5, 6-3, and reach the second round of the Italian Open.
The match began late Tuesday but was suspended due to rain with Seppi leading by a set, and the second tied at 3-3.
Hewitt, seeded 15 for the Rome clay court tournament, looked in trouble before the rain intervened.
"I lost a little bit of confidence in my first few games last night and I did not play as attacking as I should have," Hewitt said.
The Australian, a former No. 1 player, appeared fresher after the overnight break, winning the first two games then pulling away in the third set.
Seppi, ranked 216 in the world, was seeking his first victory on the ATP tour.
The two players — who both wore baseball caps backward over long blond hair — displayed similar playing styles, with quick feet and aggressive ground strokes.
Boosted by home support at the start, Seppi lost his confidence as the match wore on.
"I thought too much about this match, the tactics, how to play," said Seppi. "I was a lot more nervous this morning."

Lleyton's match against Seppi has been delayed by rain. Lleyton trails 5-7 3-3.

Lleyton was defeated by Schuettler 4-6 6-3 4-6 in the 3rd rd. He will play Rome Masters Series starting May 3.

Lleyton defeated Gaudio in a scrappy match 1-6 7-6(5) 6-1. He will play Schuettler in the 3rd rd.

Lleyton defeated Benneteau 3-6 6-3 6-4. He is struggling to find form and had a low 1st serve percentage of 48.

Lleyton was defeated by Andre Pavel in the 3rd rd of Miami. There were too many double faults and unforced errors. He will now play 2 of 3 TMS events - Hamburg/ Monte Carlo/Rome.

Lleyton defeated Soderling in the second rd of Miami 6-4 6-2. His next opponent is Andre Pavel who is a veteran of the tour and a clever player.

Match Summary Soderling Hewitt
1st Serve % 51% 62%
Aces 3 10
Double Faults 3 2
Winning % - 1st Serve Pts. 17 of 32 = 53% 26 of 32 = 81%
Winning % - 2nd Serve Pts. 16 of 31 = 52% 10 of 20 = 50%
Winners (including service) 15 23
Unforced Errors 32 21
Break Point Conversions 1 of 1 = 100 % 4 of 7 = 57 %
Net Approaches 7 of 15 = 47 % 8 of 11 = 73 %
Total Points Won 49 66
Fastest Match Serve Speed 135 MPH 122 MPH
Average Match Serve Speed 116 MPH 108 MPH

"Lleyton Hewitt’s two-year reign as the champion of the Pacific Life Open came to an end at the hands of Juan Ignacio Chela in the third round. On a searing hot day in Indian Wells, Chela ended Hewitt’s 13-match winning streak at the tournament with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 victory over the Australian to reach the fourth round for the first time."
Lleyton's next tournament is Miami Masters starting March 23.

Lleyton defeated Johansson 6-2 6-3 and will J I Chela in the third rd. “Felt like I moved really well,” said Hewitt. “I was pretty consistent. It was heavy conditions out there. I didn't make a lot of cheap errors. I felt like I hit my groundstrokes pretty well from side to side. I had him moving a lot. I mixed up the pace very well out there tonight.”

Lleyton is seeded 8th and will play either T Johansson or a qualifier in the 2nd rd. He has a bye in the first rd.

Lleyton will play the Indian Wells Masters tourney this week. The main draw gets under way on Friday March 12.

"Lleyton Hewitt's decision to enter the World Indoor Tournament instead of supporting his fiancee Kim Clijsters in Antwerp proved to be a smart move as both emerged winners on Sunday.

In the past, Hewitt had spent the week in Belgium watching the progress of Clijsters at the Antwerp Diamond Games.

However, he wanted a change this year and earned himself an early birthday present by lifting the Rotterdam indoor crown on his first visit to the Dutch port city with a 6-7 7-5 6-4 win over Juan Carlos Ferrero in the final.

"I didn't fancy doing nothing this week and as Rotterdam is close to Antwerp, I decided to come here," he said.

When asked if he planned a big celebration with Clijsters, he replied: "No not really, it won't be that much."

Hewitt, who turns 23 on Tuesday, followed Clijsters into the winner's circle just 40 minutes after she had picked up the sparkling diamond racket trophy in Belgium.

This was the second time the pair, who were engaged in December, have triumphed on the same day.

The first couple of the tennis world both won at Indian Wells last March and are now set to play a charity 'love match' on April 17 in Clijsters's home town of Bree on April 17."

Lleyton has beaten Henman 6-3 6-3 to set up a finals encounter with Ferrero. As was the case during their previous six encounters, Hewitt reigned supreme. The Australian immediately went on the offensive, breaking Henman’s service as early as the third game. His attacking play and superb passing shots were a joy to watch, and occasionally drove his opponent to despair.

Lleyton had a struggle on his hands today. It took two tie break sets to clinch the victory against the talented Swede Thomas Johansson. He will play Schuettler in the quarters.

Lleyton is playing Gonzales in the 1st rd in Rotterdam. He has teamed with his coach Roger Rasheed for the doubles - they defeated Sluiter/Verkerk 6-4 6-1.

Unfortunately Australia was beaten 1-4 in the Davis Cup 1st rd by an in-form Swedish team. Lleyton defeated Soderling in straight sets on day 1 however Mark lost both his singles matches while Todd and Wayne were narrowly defeated in the doubles. Australia will now have to play a qualifying tie in Sept to remain in the world group for 2005.

This page was not updated 17-26 January. Lleyton was defeated in 4 sets by Federer in the 4th rd of the Australian Open 6-4 3-6 0-6 4-6. Federer is at the top of his game at the moment. 4-6, 6-3, 6-0, 6-4

Lleyton defeated Verkerk 6-2. He withdrew with illness. Lleyton will play Moya in the final.

Lleyton defeated Clement in 3 sets 6-1 4-6 6-3. He played well in the 1st set and lost the second due to one loose game. Some spectacular shot making from both opponents made this an enjoyable match to watch. Lleyton will play Martin Verkerk in the semi Friday.

Lleyton will play Sargis Sargsian in the first rd Adidas International. He is the 7th seed while Mark P is the 4th seed. Australian Chris Guccione has a tough 1st rd opponent - Juan Carlos Ferrero.

Australia has withdrawn from the final of the Hopman Cup due to Alicia's injured foot. Lleyton will be playing the Adidas International next week along with Wayne Athurs, Todd Reid and Mark Philippoussis.

Slovak Republic 2 d Australia 1
Daniela Hantuchova d Alicia Molik 3-6, 0-3 retired due to injury.
Karol Kucera lost to Lleyton Hewitt 2-6, 7-6 (10/8), 3-6
Hantuchova/Kucera d Molik/Hewitt 6-0, 6-0 walkover

Australia has qualified to play in the final on Saturday. Alicia will be fit to play.

Lleyton and Alicia defeated Belgium 3-0. Unfortunately kim suffered an injury and couldnt complete her match nor play in the doubles.

Lleyton and Alicia Molik defeated Hungary 3-0 in their 1st rd robin at the Hopman Cup. Alicia Molik d Petra Mandula: 4-6, 7-6, 6-2
Lleyton Hewitt d Attila Savolt: 6-2, 6-2 Hewitt/Molik d Savolt/Mandula: 7-6, 6-1. Lleyton played well, serving at 65%. Their next match will be Wednesday against Belgium - Xavier Malisse and Lleyton's fiance Kim Clijsters.

Match Summary
	Federer (SUI)		Hewitt (AUS)

1st Serve %		72 of 125 = 58 %		53 of 102 = 52 %
Aces		19		4
Double Faults		0		7
Unforced Errors		23		20
Winning % on 1st Serve		51 of 72 = 71 %		31 of 53 = 58 %
Winning % on 2nd Serve		30 of 53 = 57 %		29 of 49 = 59 %
Winners (Including Service)		50		27
Receiving Points Won		42 of 102 = 41 %		44 of 125 = 35 %
Break Point Conversions		7 of 14 = 50 %		1 of 11 = 9 %
Net Approaches		21 of 34 = 62 %		17 of 21 = 81 %
Total Points Won		123		104
Fastest Serve		130 MPH		127 MPH
Average 1st Serve Speed		120 MPH		115 MPH
Average 2nd Serve Speed		99 MPH		96 MPH

Match Summary
	Moya (ESP)		Hewitt (AUS)

1st Serve %		82 of 135 = 61 %		72 of 133 = 54 %
Aces		14		4
Double Faults		5		7
Unforced Errors		26		28
Winning % on 1st Serve		52 of 82 = 63 %		59 of 72 = 82 %
Winning % on 2nd Serve		31 of 53 = 58 %		30 of 61 = 49 %
Winners (Including Service)		51		42
Receiving Points Won		44 of 133 = 33 %		52 of 135 = 39 %
Break Point Conversions		3 of 11 = 27 %		5 of 12 = 42 %
Net Approaches		27 of 41 = 66 %		27 of 41 = 66 %
Total Points Won		127		141
Fastest Serve		133 MPH		126 MPH
Average 1st Serve Speed		122 MPH		114 MPH
Average 2nd Serve Speed		102 MPH		97 MPH

Match Summary

	Ivanisevic (CRO)		Hewitt (AUS)

1st Serve %		62 of 96 = 65 %		42 of 72 = 58 %

Aces		15		12

Double Faults		9		4

Unforced Errors		18		8

Winning % on 1st Serve		45 of 62 = 73 %		39 of 42 = 93 %

Winning % on 2nd Serve		11 of 34 = 32 %		19 of 30 = 63 %

Winners (Including Service)		33		47

Receiving Points Won		14 of 72 = 19 %		40 of 96 = 42 %

Break Point Conversions		0 of 0 = 0 %		4 of 17 = 24 %

Net Approaches		21 of 52 = 40 %		6 of 10 = 60 %

Total Points Won		70		98

Fastest Serve		133 MPH		127 MPH

Average 1st Serve Speed		121 MPH		116 MPH

Average 2nd Serve Speed		111 MPH

Match Summary

	Labadze (GEO)		Hewitt (AUS)

1st Serve %		53 of 96 = 55 %		43 of 74 = 58 %

Aces		5		9

Double Faults		8		5

Unforced Errors		30		15

Winning % on 1st Serve		36 of 53 = 68 %		40 of 43 = 93 %

Winning % on 2nd Serve		18 of 43 = 42 %		15 of 31 = 48 %

Winners (Including Service)		25		34

Receiving Points Won		19 of 74 = 26 %		42 of 96 = 44 %

Break Point Conversions		0 of 2 = 0 %		5 of 16 = 31 %

Net Approaches		14 of 20 = 70 %		11 of 17 = 65 %

Total Points Won		73		97

Fastest Serve		136 MPH		122 MPH

Average 1st Serve Speed		114 MPH		110 MPH

Average 2nd Serve Speed		99 MPH		94 MPH

Match Summary
	Melzer (AUT)		Hewitt (AUS)

1st Serve %		53 of 83 = 64 %		42 of 73 = 58 %
Aces		5		5
Double Faults		4		3
Unforced Errors		28		9
Winning % on 1st Serve		31 of 53 = 58 %		34 of 42 = 81 %
Winning % on 2nd Serve		13 of 30 = 43 %		22 of 31 = 71 %
Winners (Including Service)		22		30
Receiving Points Won		17 of 73 = 23 %		39 of 83 = 47 %
Break Point Conversions		0 of 4 = 0 %		5 of 10 = 50 %
Net Approaches		20 of 38 = 53 %		15 of 23 = 65 %
Total Points Won		61		95
Fastest Serve		125 MPH		123 MPH
Average 1st Serve Speed		114 MPH		111 MPH
Average 2nd Serve Speed		100 MPH		96 MPH