Lleyton Hewitt defeated Max Mirnyi 6-3 1-6 6-1 in the London round of 16 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Lleyton Hewitt came in leading the head-to-head 3–2, defending last year's semi-final. Lleyton Hewitt extended the head-to-head to 4–2.
Hewitt L. came through in three sets.
Hewitt L. and Mirnyi M. faced 6 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Hewitt L. went 6–6 (50%) against them, Mirnyi M. 2–5 (29%). Hewitt L. came out better against 2 of 5 comparable opponents, Mirnyi M. against 0.
Carpet: Hewitt L. leads 1–0 · Grass: Hewitt L. leads 1–0 · Hard: level 2–2