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The US Open men's final between Roger Federer and Lleyton Hewitt gets underway at Flushing Meadows

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And in amongst the packed house is actor Jack Nicholson, who likes what he sees on the court

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Federer makes a brilliant start to the match - he takes the opening set without losing a game

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Federer takes an early lead in the second set as he reels off the first eight games of the match

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The opening half hour is uncomfortable viewing for Lleyton Hewitt's supporters

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Hewitt shows his customary fighting qualities as he battles back to take the second set into a tie-break

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Federer rediscovers his touch and takes control again, with his magnificent forehand doing most of the damage

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Hewitt has no answer in the third set and fails to win a game

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Federer celebrates a stunning 6-0 7-6 (7-3) 6-0 victory and his third Grand Slam title of 2004

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Federer becomes the first man in history to win his first four Grand Slam finals

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Hewitt looks on as Federer raises the US Open trophy for the first time