Federer, Hewitt set for final clash

Roger Federer will be chasing his third Grand Slam of the year as he faces Lleyton Hewitt in the final at Flushing Meadows.

Roger Federer will be chasing his third Grand Slam of the year and trying to blast his way into the record books as he faces Lleyton Hewitt in Sunday's 17.8 million dollar US Open final.

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World number one Federer, the reigning Wimbledon and Australian Open champion, could become the first man since Sweden's Mats Wilander in 1988 to capture three Slam crowns in a single year.

The Swiss star will also try to become the first player to win the first four Grand Slam finals he has played.

"There is a lot on the line for me," Federer said. "I hope I can cope with all these things plus a tough opponent."

Federer will have to get past 2001 US Open champion Hewitt, who is playing some of the best tennis of his career and riding a 16 match-win streak.