Hewitt edges five-set thriller

Third seed Lleyton Hewitt advanced to the fourth round of the US Open today after a thrilling five-set victory against Taylor Dent.

Hewitt trailed two sets to one and was in trouble against his big-serving American opponent but raised his game in customary fashion to seal a 6-3 3-6 6-7 (2/7) 6-2 7-5 victory in three hours and 21 minutes.