Lleyton Hewitt vs Andy Roddick at the Wimbledon 2009 quarterfinals! Watch live video online at the tournament’s official website and official partners! Games can also be viewed at your local cable providers.

Hewitt, a former world no. 1 before Federer came into the scene and toppled everyone, is currently unranked, while Roddick, another former no. 1, is ranked sixth. The Australian is a winner in 2002 while the American is the losing finalist in 2004 and 2005, all against Roger Federer.

Head-to-head, Hewitt got the edge, winging 6 and losing 5 against Roddick. But in their last four encounters, the American won four consecutive matches. In their path leading to this game, it took Hewitt a come-from-behind victory over a dangerous Stephanek. From being down 2 sets, he took the next three. Roddick, on the other hand, won in straight sets.

This match will surely be a thriller – two former world no.1, two great players. I could not say for sure that the winner of this match can go to the finals. There is still the gutsy and powerful Andy Murray in the next round. But who knows, they can always pull the rug from under.

Lleyton Hewitt vs Andy Roddick Results Prediction

Both are great at grass, and they fought close games before. I do expect not less than 4 sets of tennis. My prediction is for Andy Roddick to progress, winning in five sets.

Actual results:

Andy Roddick emerged victorious with a 6-3, 6-7 (12-10), 7-6 (7-1), 4-6, 6-4 over Hewitt that took 2 hours and 55 minutes.  He’ll face Andy Murray next.

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