Henman v Hewitt: Match analysis

Henman didn't have much to cheer about

Gamewatch: Henman v Hewitt

Statistical analysis and atmosphere from Lleyton Hewitt's semi-final victory over Tim Henman.

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MATCH STATISTICS

Aces:
Henman: 2; Hewitt: 4

Double faults:
Henman: 1; Hewitt: 2

Fastest first serve:
Henman: 120mph; Hewitt: 124mph

Clean return winners:
Henman: 15; Hewitt: 35

Unforced errors:
Henman: 31; Hewitt: 9

Best shot/worst mistake so far:
Henman: A seemingly straightforward volley put straight into the net as Hewitt increased his lead in the third set.

'Come on!': Hewitt's trademark

Hewitt: Henman hit a seemingly perfectly volley but Hewitt raced across the court to somehow manufacture a double-handed backhand winner.

Point of the match:
At 2-2 and deuce in the first set, an epic rally which Hewitt ultimately won when Henman smashed wide after a host of lobs, volleys and attempted passes.

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MATCH ATMOSPHERE

Henman clenching his fist:
Six times: The quality of his opponent's tennis restricted the number of times Henman produced his trademark celebration.

The Centre Court crowd were treated to three in one game late in the third set when Henman broke Hewitt to take the score to 5-5.

But that proved to be Henman's last chance to enjoy the match.

Hewitt's cries of 'come on!':
Four times: Hewitt made his characteristic exclamation four times throughout the match - at the end of each set and after the decisive break in the first set.

At the end of the match the world number one screamed 'come on!' as he collapsed on the grass after sealing victory with his fourth ace.

Henman outbursts:
Throughout the match Henman muttered under his breath and shook his head as he struggled to make an impact in the match.

The nearest the British number one came to an outburst was when he stared at the umpire after a questionable line-call.

Hewitt outbursts:
Hewitt kept his cool throughout the match, never once showing any signs of pressure as he cruised to a straight-sets victory.

Camera shots of their partners:
Lucy Henman: 17 (looking disappointed at the end of the match but applauding a worthy winner)
Kim Clijsters: 12 (thrilled with her boyfriend's impressive win)