Hewitt makes smooth progress

Lleyton Hewitt, the 2001 champion, routed 30th seed Feliciano Lopez of Spain 6-1 6-4 6-2 in the third round of the US Open and cannot meet another seed until the semi-finals.

“I feel good at the moment,” Hewitt said. “In the Slams this year, I feel like I’ve played pretty well and I’ve lost to the eventual champion each time.”