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Hewitt hammers into round three
World number two Lleyton Hewitt fired his way into the third round with a four set win over Jan Hernych at Wimbeldon.
Updated on: Jun 23, 2005, 18:24:00 IST
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World number two Lleyton Hewitt fired his way into the third round of Wimbledon on Wednesday with a workmanlike 6-2 7-5 3-6 6-3 win over Jan Hernych.
The beefed-up Australian, better known for his baseline tenacity, smacked 15 aces past the Czech as he advanced.
"Not too bad in patches," Hewitt quipped. "For me it's just nice to get through it and into the third round now. I feel pretty good."
That's what you've got to do."
Champion in 2002 before Roger Federer took a grip of the Wimbledon crown, Hewitt next faces Justin Gimelstob.
Hewitt is seeded to meet champion and top seed Federer in the semi-finals.
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