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Lleyton Hewitt of Australia celebrates during his semifinal win over Andy Roddick of the United States at the Tennis Masters Cup November 20, 2004 at Westside Tennis Club in Houston. Hewitt won
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![Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts during his Tennis Masters Cup final against Lleyton Hewitt of Australia November 21, 2004 at Westside Tennis Club in Houston. Play was suspended during the first set Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts during his Tennis Masters Cup final against Lleyton Hewitt of Australia November 21, 2004 at Westside Tennis Club in Houston. Play was suspended during the first set](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2D4HPW5/roger-federer-of-switzerland-reacts-during-his-tennis-masters-cup-final-against-lleyton-hewitt-of-australia-november-21-2004-at-westside-tennis-club-in-houston-play-was-suspended-during-the-first-set-of-the-play-off-due-to-rain-reutersrichard-carson-rjc-2D4HPW5.jpg)
Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts during his Tennis Masters Cup final against Lleyton Hewitt of Australia November 21, 2004 at Westside Tennis Club in Houston. Play was suspended during the first set
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