Michael Russell vs Lleyton Hewitt — Memphis Quarter-final
Michael Russell defeated Lleyton Hewitt 6-3 7-6 in the Memphis quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Lleyton Hewitt came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 16. Michael Russell claimed a first win over Lleyton Hewitt in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Michael Russell closed it out in two sets, 6–3 7–6.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedRussell M. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
0 shared · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months. Surface form and ELO carry more weight here.
Head-to-head
4 meetings · Hewitt L. leads 3–113
Hard: Hewitt L. leads 2–1 · Grass: Hewitt L. leads 1–0
- Russell M.February 2014MemphisThis matchHard6-3 7-6(6)
- Hewitt L.June 2013Queen's ClubGrass4-6 6-1 6-3
- Hewitt L.January 2007Australian OpenHard3-6 2-6 6-3 6-3 6-3
- Hewitt L.October 2001TokyoHard6-1 6-1
Draw
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchRussell M.Hewitt L.1 714ELO1 8161 665Hard ELO1 7413–7Last 104–635Age32173 cmHeight180 cmRightPlaysRight
Cite this
Michael Russell beat Lleyton Hewitt 6-3 7-6(6). Umpiry, "Michael Russell vs Lleyton Hewitt — Memphis Quarter-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2014-02-14/hewitt-vs-russell-memphis-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 14 February 2014).