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Hewitt fades after pushing Federer in first set

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Monday, June 30, 2008

WIMBLEDON, England -- Five-time champion Roger Federer swept Lleyton Hewitt -- the last man to win the Wimbledon title before him -- 7-6 (7), 6-2, 6-4 on Monday to advance to the quarterfinals and extend his winning streak on grass to 63 matches and 38 in a row at the All England Club. Federer, who served 21 aces, has now beaten his Australian rival in 12 consecutive matches. Federer will next face the last player to beat him on grass and at Wimbledon -- Croatian Mario Ancic, who won in the fi ...

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