Lleyton Hewitt defeated Paul Henri Mathieu 6-4 6-4 in the London round of 16 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Lleyton Hewitt came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 32. Lleyton Hewitt extended the head-to-head to 4–0.
Hewitt L. took it in straight sets.
Hewitt L. and Mathieu P. faced 7 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Hewitt L. went 5–4 (56%) against them, Mathieu P. 5–2 (71%). Results against comparable opponents are close (1 : 1 better-results split).
Carpet: Hewitt L. leads 1–0 · Grass: Hewitt L. leads 1–0 · Hard: Hewitt L. leads 1–0 · Clay: Hewitt L. leads 1–0