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Roddick, Dent advance at Cincinnati Masters

Roddick, Dent advance at Cincinnati Masters

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Andy Roddick needed three sets to beat 46th-ranked Ukrainian Sergiy Stakhovsky 6-4, 6-7, 6-1, while fellow American Taylor Dent upset Feliciano Lopez to advance to the second round of the Cincinnati Masters on Monday.

Murray hurries into Queen's final

Murray hurries into Queen's final

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

Andy Roddick's hopes of a fifth Queen's Club title ended painfully on Saturday when the American limped out midway through the first set of his all-American semi-final against James Blake with a right ankle injury.

Roddick pulls out of Toronto Masters with illness

Roddick pulls out of Toronto Masters with illness

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Eighth seed American Andy Roddick has pulled out of the Toronto Masters because of illness, the ATP Tour said on Tuesday.

Roddick downs Stepanek to claim Brisbane title

Roddick downs Stepanek to claim Brisbane title

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

American Andy Roddick survived a determined fight back from defending champion Radek Stepanek to win the Brisbane International final on Sunday.

Roddick progresses at Brisbane

Roddick progresses at Brisbane

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Top seed Andy Roddick continued his steady buildup to this month's Australian Open with a workmanlike 7-6, 6-3 second round win over Australian Carsten Ball at the Brisbane International on Wednesday.

Roddick upset by Fish in Atlanta semis

Roddick upset by Fish in Atlanta semis

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

Mardy Fish extended his winning streak to nine matches by defeating top seeded Andy Roddick 7-6, 6-3 on Saturday to advance to the final of the Atlanta Tennis Championships.

All about French Open champion Rafael Nadal

All about French Open champion Rafael Nadal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Rafael Nadal is the oldest title winner in the history of the clay-court tournament.

Davis Cup: Lopez, Ferrer give Spain lead over US

Davis Cup: Lopez, Ferrer give Spain lead over US

Rediff.com9 Jul 2011

Spain shrugged off the absence of Rafa Nadal to take a 2-0 lead over hosts the United States in their Davis Cup World Group quarter-final after gutsy wins by Feliciano Lopez and David Ferrer on Friday.

Murray carries weight of Britain's expectations at Wimbledon

Murray carries weight of Britain's expectations at Wimbledon

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Andy Murray will carry the weight of a nation on his shoulders as he bids to end 74 years of disappointment and become Britain's first men's Wimbledon champion since 1936 when he kicks off his campaign on Tuesday.

Soderling dumps Djokovic at World Tour Finals

Soderling dumps Djokovic at World Tour Finals

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Swede Robin Soderling claimed his second major upset at the ATP World Tour Finals on Wednesday when he beat world number three Novak Djokovic 7-6, 6-1.

Best buddies Querrey and Fish in Queen's final

Best buddies Querrey and Fish in Queen's final

Rediff.com12 Jun 2010

Best buddies Sam Querrey and Mardy Fish will have to put friendship aside for an hour or so after reaching the Queen's Club grasscourt final.

Nadal beaten by Lopez at Queen's

Nadal beaten by Lopez at Queen's

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Rafael Nadal's long winning run was halted by fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez at Queen's Club on Friday when he lost 7-6 6-4 in the quarter-finals.

Murray, Roddick find their feet on Queen's grass

Murray, Roddick find their feet on Queen's grass

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

Champion Andy Murray and Andy Roddick whacked away the clay from their tennis shoes and began their build up to Wimbledon by beating little-known opponents on a rain-blighted day at Queen's Club on Tuesday.

Nadal even better than you think, says Roddick

Nadal even better than you think, says Roddick

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

American ace Andy Roddick, ranked sixth, believes Spaniard Nadal's reputation as a powerful baseline player camouflages his improved skills around the court.

I was beaten fair and square, admits Roddick

I was beaten fair and square, admits Roddick

Rediff.com29 May 2010

Sometimes you have to stop beating yourself up about losing and accept that the better man won, and Andy Roddick was the first to admit on Saturday he had been a comfortable second best.

Roddick loses cool, exits French Open

Roddick loses cool, exits French Open

Rediff.com29 May 2010

Russian qualifier Teimuraz Gabashvili swatted sixth seed Andy Roddick aside 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 in the third round of the French Open on Saturday as the American let his temper get the better of him.

I don't deserve quitter tag, says Djokovic

I don't deserve quitter tag, says Djokovic

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

Being labelled a quitter was unwarranted, Novak Djokovic said on Friday. The Serbian, who defends his title at this week's ATP event in Indian Wells, was criticised for pulling out midway through the fourth set of his Australian Open quarter-final against Andy Roddick, citing heat exhaustion.

We have to make a compromise: Djokovic

We have to make a compromise: Djokovic

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Novak Djokovic on Wednesday said it would be difficult to cut down on tournaments despite the leading men's players complaining that the packed calendar is shortening careers. After being forced to pull out of the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday, American Andy Roddick said governing body the ATP must give players a proper off-season.

Roddick blasts tour calendar

Roddick blasts tour calendar

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

An exasperated Andy Roddick said the ATP men's tour must give players more time to rest during the season or risk shortening their careers.

Roddick pulls out of Dubai event

Roddick pulls out of Dubai event

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

Defending champion Andy Roddick has become the fifth top-10 player to withdraw from next week's Dubai men's championships. The American, who is playing in the semi-finals of the Memphis championships this weekend, would have to return to the United States after the Dubai tournament for Davis Cup duty against Switzerland.

Serena back at number one

Serena back at number one

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Serena Williams returned to the top of the world with a routine win at the China Open on Tuesday but Andy Roddick and Jelena Jankovic plumbed the depths when their title defences ended in their opening matches.

Disciplined Roddick can emulate Agassi, says coach

Disciplined Roddick can emulate Agassi, says coach

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Andy Roddick can emulate Andre Agassi and enjoy his greatest success in the latter years of his career, his coach Larry Stefanki said after watching the American win the Sony Ericsson Open on Sunday.

Roddick sinks Berdych to win Miami title

Roddick sinks Berdych to win Miami title

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

American Andy Roddick defeated the Czech Republic's Tomas Berdych 7-5, 6-4 to win the Sony Ericsson Open on Sunday after an enthralling final.

Roddick stuns Nadal to set up Berdych final

Roddick stuns Nadal to set up Berdych final

Rediff.com3 Apr 2010

Rafa Nadal's 11-month title drought continued after American Andy Roddick beat the Spaniard 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to reach the Sony Ericsson Open final Friday. Sixth seed Roddick will face Tomas Berdych in the final after the Czech swept past Swede Robin Soderling 6-2, 6-2.

Nadal blasts past Tsonga in Miami

Nadal blasts past Tsonga in Miami

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Spain's Rafa Nadal will face American Andy Roddick in the semi-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open after the pair enjoyed convincing victories on Wednesday.

Ljubicic powers past Roddick at Indian Wells

Ljubicic powers past Roddick at Indian Wells

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

Croat Ivan Ljubicic celebrated his first Masters 1000 title after upsetting seventh-seeded American Andy Roddick 7-6, 7-6 in the final of the Indian Wells ATP tournament on Sunday.

Federer faces Russian test in Wimbledon opener

Federer faces Russian test in Wimbledon opener

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

The Swiss top seed begins his quest for a record-equalling fifth consecutive men's singles title against Teimuraz Gabashvili, while second seed Rafael Nadal meets American Mardy Fish.

Somdev training with Roddick

Somdev training with Roddick

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

India's Davis Cupper Somdev Devvarman is capping an eventful year with a 10-day training stint with American world number eight Andy Roddick. Somdev, who became India's number one men's singles player recently, is training in Austin, Texas, with the 2003 US Open winner under renowned coach Larry Stefanki.

Roddick and Sharapova march on in Memphis

Roddick and Sharapova march on in Memphis

Rediff.com19 Feb 2010

Defending champion Andy Roddick was pushed for the second straight day before prevailing over Lu Yen-hsun 7-6, 6-4 on Thursday during the second round of the Memphis Championships.

Roddick beats Blake in thrilling contest

Roddick beats Blake in thrilling contest

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Andy Roddick reversed a run of three successive defeats to fellow American James Blake with a hard fought 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 first round victory at the Memphis Championships on Wednesday.

Roddick survives Berdych test to reach semis

Roddick survives Berdych test to reach semis

Rediff.com13 Feb 2010

Top seed Andy Roddick out-muscled Tomas Berdych 7-6, 7-6 in a tight contest to earn a place in the final four of the $530,000 San Jose Open on Friday.

Sampras hails Federer as greatest

Sampras hails Federer as greatest

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

A jetlagged Pete Sampras paid a surprise first visit to Wimbledon for seven years on Sunday to watch Roger Federer overtake his record for grand slam wins, and then hailed the Swiss as the game's best-ever player.

Records tumble at Wimbledon

Records tumble at Wimbledon

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Roger Federer became the first man to win 15 Grand Slam singles titles when he triumphed over American Andy Roddick to take his sixth Wimbledon crown on Sunday. The marathon match broke several other records.

Sampras watches Federer in final

Sampras watches Federer in final

Rediff.com5 Jul 2009

Seven-times Wimbledon champion Pete Sampras returned to the All England Club on Sunday for the first time since 2002 for the chance to watch Roger Federer overtake his grand slam titles record.

Murray's return the key as Haas plots revenge

Murray's return the key as Haas plots revenge

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Andy Murray's much-vaunted returning skills will be tested to breaking point at Wimbledon on Friday while Roger Federer faces a more subtle examination from a man in too much of a hurry to be blinded by reputation.

Roddick outlasts Raonic in thrilling Memphis final

Roddick outlasts Raonic in thrilling Memphis final

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Andy Roddick won the 30th title of his career with a diving forehand winner to cap a thrilling 7-6, 6-7, 7-5 win over red-hot Canadian Milos Raonic in the final of the Memphis Championships on Sunday.

Roddick to face red-hot Raonic in Memphis final

Roddick to face red-hot Raonic in Memphis final

Rediff.com20 Feb 2011

Top seed Andy Roddick advanced to the Memphis Championship final with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Juan Martin Del Potro on Saturday and will face big-hitting Canadian Milos Raonic.

Roddick downs Hewitt at Queen's

Roddick downs Hewitt at Queen's

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Andy Roddick won the shootout between former champions when he squeezed past Lleyton Hewitt 7-6, 7-6 to reach the quarter-finals at Queen's Club on Thursday.

Paes-Dlouhy in final of Brisbane event

Paes-Dlouhy in final of Brisbane event

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Top seeds Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy on Friday earned a shot at the title of the season opener ATP Brisbane International event after overcoming a second set lapse against Jurgen Melzer and Philipp Petzschner in Brisbane.

Soderling tames Nadal yet again

Soderling tames Nadal yet again

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

Robin Soderling is unlikely to be on Rafael Nadal's Christmas card list this year after once again getting under the Spaniard's skin at the ATP World Tour Finals.