Hewitt fightback sends former champ packing

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.

The Australian, seeded 14th, is known for his grit and determination and needed it as he claimed a 4-6 3-6 6-2 6-4 6-2 win in almost three-and-a-half hours on the Philippe Chatrier court.

Gaudio, the 2004 champion, looked in control when two sets up but allowed Hewitt to launch a familiar fightback.