Ancic dumps Kafelinikov

Kafelnikov took the first set comfortably enough but was broken in the first and fifth games of the second set, and then was broken to go 2-1 down in the third before rain interrupted play. When they returned, Ancic held on to his lead. Kafelnikov could provide no explanation when asked the reason for his defeat. Ancic said afterwards that his career had been helped by fellow Croat and 2001 Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic. “We are in contact all the time,” said Ancic. “Sometimes I call him or he calls me. He is a very nice guy and has always taken care of the juniors, not just me. Kafelnikov’s compatriot Marat Safin, the 2000 US Open champion also left the tournament early after withdrawing due to a viral infection.

Hewitt, Henman win

However, number one seed Lleyton Hewitt, and fifth seed Tim Henman, both advanced to the third round with contrasting victories.

Hewitt, the world number one and Wimbledon and defending US Open champion beat Spain’s Alberto Martin 6-3, 7-5, while Henman struggled to a 6-3, 1-6, 7-5 over Nicolas Massu of Chile in a match that lasted two hours 18 minutes. Hewitt was unable to dominate his Spanish opponent, but did enough to win fairly comfortably.

Henman took the first set from Massu on a single break of serve, struggled badly in the second and only just scraped a victory as Massu served four double-faults in the final game. (Reuters)