Lleyton Hewitt def. Yevgeny Kafelnikov
6-1 6-2 6-1
Lleyton Hewitt defeated Yevgeny Kafelnikov 6-1 6-2 6-1 in the 2001 US Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Lleyton Hewitt | Yevgeny Kafelnikov |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 5 |
| Double faults | 5 | 4 |
| First serve % | 58.0% | 59.0% |
| First serve points won % | 79.0% | 62.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 56.0% | 8.0% |
| Break points saved % | 75.0% | 20.0% |
| Break points converted % | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| Service points won % | 69.0% | 40.0% |
| Return points won % | 60.0% | 31.0% |
| Total points won % | 65.0% | 35.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Lleyton Hewitt | Yevgeny Kafelnikov |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | RUS |
| Birth date | Feb 24, 1981 | Feb 18, 1974 |
| Age | 20 | 27 |
| Height | 178 cm | 190 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 4 | 7 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,145 | 2,575 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,042 | 1,924 |
| Current career W-L | 567–244 | 574–281 |
| Current career earnings | $20,890,470 | $23,883,797 |
Path
Lleyton Hewitt's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Roddick | 6-7(5) 6-3 6-4 3-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 7, 2001 | QF |
| Tommy Haas | 3-6 7-6(2) 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 5, 2001 | R16 |
| Albert Portas | 6-1 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 2001 | R32 |
| James Blake | 6-4 3-6 2-6 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 31, 2001 | R64 |
| Magnus Gustafsson | 6-3 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 29, 2001 | R128 |
Lleyton Hewitt's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Sampras | 7-6(4) 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 10, 2001 | F |
Yevgeny Kafelnikov's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Kuerten | 6-4 6-0 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 7, 2001 | QF |
| Arnaud Clement | 6-3 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 5, 2001 | R16 |
| David Nalbandian | 3-6 6-4 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 2001 | R32 |
| George Bastl | 2-6 5-7 6-1 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 31, 2001 | R64 |
| Michel Kratochvil | 1-6 6-1 5-7 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 29, 2001 | R128 |