Lleyton Hewitt (Aus) bt Juan Carlos Ferrero (Spa) 7-5 7-5 2-6 2-6 6-4
Hewitt gets on top of Ferrero's powerful serve in a close first set, staying focused to eventually take the set 7-5
Ferrero chases every point, exploiting the slightest dip in his opponent's game while battling his own nerves
Ferrero loses his concentration after a disputed line call and Hewitt takes the second set 7-5
Suddenly Ferrero gets a break and the Spaniard wins the third set, to Hewitt's obvious frustration
Hewitt struggles in the fourth set as Ferrero mounts an amazing comeback and level the match
Ferrero's brave comeback is short-lived - a classy Hewitt digs in to win the fifth set and defend his Masters title
Sunday, 17 November, 2002, 09:09 GMT 
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