Hewitt through to second round

Lleyton Hewitt booked his place in the second round with a five-set victory over unseeded American Michael Russell.

Lleyton Hewitt booked his place in the second round with a five-set victory over unseeded American Michael Russell.

Hewitt had been made to sweat early on after Russell built up a commanding lead, taking the first two sets 6-3 6-2, but the 25-year-old regained control and took the final three, 6-3 6-3 6-3.

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