Federer relishing Hewitt test

Roger Federer will be seeking a 12th straight victory over Lleyton Hewitt when the two clash in Monday’s intriguing fourth-round clash at Wimbledon.

Federer eased into the last 16 yesterday with a 6-3 6-3 6-1 victory over France’s Marc Gicquel, while Hewitt – the only other player in the draw to have tasted title success at the All England Club – also won in straight sets against Italy’s Simone Bolelli.