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Hewitt rallies to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals
Former champion Lleyton Hewitt rallied from two sets down to beat Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic and reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals.
- Associated Press
- Updated: June 30, 2009 10:49 AM IST
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Hewitt was broken four times in the first two sets on Monday but held serve the rest of the match to win 4-6, 2-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.
The Australian broke for the second time in the decider to take a 5-2 lead and then served out the match when Stepanek sent a shot wide. The 2002 champion dropped to one knee and pumped his fist repeatedly in celebration.
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