FRENCH Open dark horse Lleyton Hewitt demonstrated his renowned fighting qualities to recover from two sets down to defeat former champion Gaston Gaudio in a classic match at Roland Garros yesterday.

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Lleyton Hewitt was delighted his renowned fighting spirit came to his rescue as he recovered from going two sets down to seal an epic victory over former champion Gaston Gaudio at the French Open.