Ivanisevic sets up tie with Hewitt

Goran Ivanisevic’s long love affair with Wimbledon continued unabated after he produced another sensational comeback to reach the third round.

Goran Ivanisevic’s long love affair with Wimbledon continued unabated after he produced another sensational comeback to reach the third round.

Ivanisevic, whose remarkable victory over Pat Rafter three years ago ended a run of three final defeats, won another epic five setter 4-6 7-6 1-6 6-3 6-4 against Italian Filippo Volandri.

As the Croatian left-hander sent down the serve which secured his 600th career win he threw his racquet into the adoring crowd on court two.

Ivanisevic then lobbed his shirt towards his eager fans and walked off court bare-chested and pumped up by another incredible turnaround.

The 32-year-old will now meet seventh seed and 2002 champion Lleyton Hewitt in the third round.

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