It took Lleyton Hewitt four hours and five sets to eliminate sixth-seeded Juan Martin Del Potro in the second round of the US Open on Friday (30 August).
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Lleyton Hewitt, beat Juan Martin Del Potro 6-4, 5-7, 3-6, 7-6, 6-1:(Q. This is your best win since?)“Yeah, it was unbelievable atmosphere. I just kept fighting and putting it out there. You know, I kept coming at him the whole night. Felt like I was seeing the ball well. Felt like I played a good game plan for most of the night as well. Yeah, through the fourth set, I felt like even though I was down on the scoreboard two sets to one, I felt like I was getting in more of his service games, holding a little bit more comfortable. Possibly he was getting that half a step slower through that fourth set. Was good to get the break, but he played a great game to break me back.”
Juan Martin Del Potro, lost to Lleyton Hewitt 6-4, 5-7, 3-6, 7-6, 6-1:(Q. What made the difference tonight for him?)“I think tonight was a really tough battle for both, but in the end he played better. He plays impressive. The tiebreak on the fourth set he made a very good passing shot. I mean what I say before: he’s a great champion and a great fighter. For the second round, it’s a really difficult player.”
