Hewitt falls to Roddick at Memphis Open

Lleyton Hewitt's struggle against American Andy Roddick has continued with a three-set loss in the quarter-finals of the ATP's Memphis Open.

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Hewitt, who turns 30 next week, won the first set but slumped to a 4-6 6-3 6-4 loss to world No.8 Roddick, who is seeking his third Memphis crown and 30th career title.

Roddick has now won the last six clashes between the pair, with Hewitt's last triumph in their 11-year rivalry coming in the 2005 Indian Wells semi-finals.