Hewitt unsure about US Open, injury

If it is even half as bad as this article makes it out to be, we won't be seeing Lleyton Hewitt at the US Open this year. I hope that the USTA folks didn't spend too much money on a facility that can accomodate his ego.

LLEYTON Hewitt is no closer to resuming his US Open preparations after yesterday being ordered to continue resting.

Hewitt, 25, was told by a leading New York knee specialist not to venture to the practice court until at least mid-week ahead of next Monday's start at Flushing Meadows.

The Australian, who will slip from the top 20 for the first time in six years if he misses the tournament, is determined to play.

Hewitt has been sidelined for the past 11 days with severe soreness in his right knee.

He has had trouble walking without pain but is unwilling to abandon his US Open aspirations while there is time to have more treatment and rest. The Australian

If it hurts when he walks and he plays anyway, I predict an early exit. Then again, maybe he's really fine and we'll see him back in the semis.