Lleyton Hewitt v David Nalbandian: Game-by-game

3pm: Rain delay update

Hang on, the rain has stopped and they're taking the covers back off. I'm no Bill Giles (more Sian Phillips actually), but I'm forcasting more rain breaks ahead. No matter, I have my crossword. Simon Brewer, who also claims to be from Clapham (though frankly I don't believe him) says there's someone in the Argentine's box with a very nasty mullet. He thinks it's Nalbandian's playing partner. "Mullets shouldn't be allowed on Centre Court," he says. That's a very right wing stance, Simon. A question: do I refer to Nalbandian as an Argentine or an Argentinian? And what's the difference? We should be back on in a few minutes, I reckon. Hopefully, for the sake of tennis, the break should do Nalbandian the power of good.

Second set: Hewitt* 1 - 0 Nalbandian (Sets: 1 - 0)

Now then David, that's a bit more like it. He wins himself a few more break points by playing with more confidence. Perhaps he is beginning afresh. He's not managing to convert any of them though. Will Riley has written in. I suspect he also might be from Clapham. All Wimbers fans are. Must be something of a bind that Henley Royal Regatta is on over the same weekend, I'd imagine. "Has Jade been let out on day release?" he asks. "She and kim are awfully similar." That's not kind, William. It's starting to rain and play is suspended. Yawn. Send me some emails to keep me awake. And can someone put the kettle on?

First set: Hewitt 6 - 1 Nalbandian*

Poor David. It's a little unfair that his first match on Centre Court happens to be the final. Still, if he keeps going like this the ordeal shouldn't last too long. He gives Hewitt three set points. Then he saves one with a diving volley at the net before gooning up big time with his third doubl-fault. 33 minutes, 16 unforced errors, one measley game - these are not good stats David, however pretty Boris thinks Victoria is.

First set: Hewitt* 5 - 1 Nalbandian

Guy Lavarack, also from Clapham, thinks Nalbandian could at least have had a shave for his big day at Wimbledon. He disapproves. I agree Guy. Personal grooming is as important as a decent drop volley in the modern game. Goodness gracious me! Nalbandian forces a break point against the Hweitt serve. Nay, two! Maybe even three - I wasn't concentrating. But it all comes to no avail: Hewitt wins.

First set: Hewitt 4 - 1 Nalbandian*

The crowd are applauding every point Nalbandian wins. Let's just say they're not wearing out their hands too much, but at last he has his name on the board. Richard Skinner from Clapham wonders who is more attractive: Jade from Big Brother or Hewitt's girlfriend, Kim? He also thinks that this was a sympathy game from Hewitt.

First set: Hewitt* 4 - 0 Nalbandian

The veteran Australian at 21 beats his junior 20-year-old opponent with alarming ease. 40-0. He looks in very commanding form indeed. Nalbandian is staring at his shoes lots. He looks a little embarrassed to be there. It's a bit embarrassing to watch at the moment.

First set: Hewitt 3 - 0 Nalbandian*

A double-fault gives Hewitt a break point. Nalbandian has very dodgy stubble indeed. He wrestles it back, but Hewitt once more seizes the advantage and steals the game with a flashing cross-court backhand. This first set looks done and dusted. I am eating vegetarian quiche for lunch out of a polysterene box, thanks for asking Andy Williams. I thought it was pizza when I bought it.

First set: Hewitt* 2 - 0 Nalbandian

One thing is for sure, there are going to be rallies ago-go with these two baseliners, which at least makes for an interesting match. Nalbandian has started very badly. "But at least he has a beautiful girlfriend," I hear the BBC's Boris Becker say.

First set: Hewitt 1 - 0 Nalbandian*

Oh dear. Nalbandian's first point on Centre Court was a double-fault. Not the most auspicious of starts for the nervy Argentine, and he goes on to lose his first service game 30-40. I'm trying to eat my lunch at the same time. It's now gone cold.

A wee bit of preamble

This is David Nalbandian's first senior tournament on grass. He's never played on Centre Court, but he has at least never lost at Wimbledon. This is Lleyton Hewitt's first Wimbledon final. He lost just two sets en route, both in that problemtic quarter-final.

Email: dan.rookwood@guardian.co.uk