Roddick ends Hewitt''s dogged challenge

LONDON (Reuters) - Sixth seed Andy Roddick brought former champion Lleyton Hewitt''s fine Wimbledon run to an end on Wednesday with an energy-sapping 6-3 6-7 7-6 4-6 6-4 quarter-final victory on Court One.

Hewitt, showing the determination and guts which helped him to the title here in 2002, refused to lie down, twice coming from a set down before the 26-year-old American finally ended his challenge.

Roddick made the crucial break in game nine of the decider and held serve when Hewitt dumped a forehand volley long to claim victory.

He will play British third seed Andy Murray for a place in Sunday''s final.

(Editing by Miles Evans)