Hurt Hewitt has eye of the Tiger for Federer clash

LLEYTON HEWITT will take inspiration from Tiger Woods as he attempts to end Roger Federer’s 62-match unbeaten run on grass at Wimbledon today.

Hurt Hewitt has eye of the Tiger for Federer clash

Hewitt is struggling with a hip injury which he admits would have ruled him out of any other tournament, hardly ideal preparation to take on the defending champion and five-time winner.

But the Australian, winner at the All England Club in 2002, is hoping he can match Woods’ remarkable US Open success at Torrey Pines by pulling off a shock victory against the world number one in the fourth round.

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