Gaudio beats Hewitt to reach semi-finals

Unseeded Argentinian Gaston Gaudio claimed the prized scalp of former world number one Lleyton Hewitt as he marched into the French Open semi-finals.

Gaudio joined compatriot Guillermo Coria – who will play British number one Tim Henman on Friday – in the final four by racing to a 6-3 6-2 6-2 victory against the 12th seed in just under two hours.