His conqueror Hewitt meanwhile moves up to joint fourth with Nicolas Kiefer, behind leader Andre Agassi, Russian Yevgeny Kafelnikov, and Sweden's Magnus Norman.

BBC: Henman loses six in a row

In other men's singles action, Magnus Norman of Sweden beat Switzerland's George Bastl 6-3 6-0 and Swede Magnus Larsson defeated Mario Ancic of Croatia 7-6 (7-4) 6-2.

BBC: Lleyton Hewitt

Carlsen will meet Sweden's Magnus Norman in the final.

BBC: Carlsen books final spot