Second set

Hewitt 6-1 3-0 Stepanek
After the injury time-out, Stepanek returns to the court but at 15-30, the problem proves too much and he is forced to retire.

Hewitt 6-1 3-0 Stepanek
Hewitt makes it ten games in a row against a hapless Stepanek, securing the game to love with another ace. At the change of ends Stepanek takes an injury time-out for some sort of back problem.

Hewitt 6-1 2-0 Stepanek
More break points for Hewitt as the errors continue to mount up for Stepanek and Stepanek nets a forehand volley to hand another game to Hewitt.

Hewitt 6-1 1-0 Stepanek
Stepanek nets a backhand at game point as Hewitt continues his march at the start of the second set.

First set

Hewitt 6-1 Stepanek
Stepanek's confidence appears to be disappearing as he goes 15-40 down as he bids to stay in the set. Another unforced error by Stepanek gives Hewitt the game and a one set to love lead.

Hewitt 5-1 Stepanek
Although Stepanek has a break point, Hewitt recovers and makes the Czech player pay, wrapping up another game after another Stepanek error.

Hewitt 4-1 Stepanek
Another game for Hewitt on the Stepanek serve, highlighted by an outstanding rally, won by a whipped forehand down the line after he had worked hard to get to a Stepanek drop shot.

Hewitt 3-1 Stepanek
Stepanek gets three early break points but Hewitt keeps his cool to save them and then rattles off the next two points to take the game.

Hewitt 2-1 Stepanek
After Hewitt's blistering start, Stepanek gets on the board with a more confident service game, including some neat play at the net.

Hewitt 2-0 Stepanek
A comfortable start for Hewitt as he holds easily with Stepanek sending a couple of groundstrokes long past the baseline.

Hewitt 1-0 Stepanek
The best possible start for Hewitt who means business from the beginning with a break in the opening game.