Monday, March 5, 2012

HEWITT ALMOST BLEW IT.(SPORTS)

Byline: HOWARD FENDRICH Associated Press

WIMBLEDON, England -- Lleyton Hewitt grabbed a big lead in his Wimbledon quarterfinal, then wasted four match points.

It would be nearly two hours until he would have another.

The No. 1-ranked Hewitt eventually overcame the first real challenge he's faced, outlasting No. 18 Sjeng Schalken 6-2, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 1-6, 7-5 Thursday to reach the semifinals.

The Australian next faces No. 4 Tim Henman, whose attempt to become Britain's first Wimbledon men's champion in 66 years was extended with a 6-3, 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 victory over 90th-ranked Andre Sa of Brazil.

Hewitt owns a 5-0 career record against …

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