US OPEN TENNIS Roger Federer beats Andy Roddick in 3 sets

[The General]

NEW YORK (AP) -- For two sets against Roger Federer at the U.S. Open, Andy Roddick was very good, quite possibly as good as he can be.

For two sets, Roddick banged big serves at up to 146 mph, collecting aces and service winners and never double-faulting, never facing a break point.

For two sets, he conjured up groundstroke winners, strong volleys, impressive returns.

And what did all of that superb play Wednesday night earn Roddick? A two-set deficit and, eventually, a 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4), 6-2 loss in the U.S. Open quarterfinals, a round or two earlier than Roddick is accustomed to succumbing to Federer.

And accustomed Roddick most certainly is, dropping to 1-14 against the man who replaced him at No. 1 in the rankings 3 1/2 years ago and has been there since.


Roger Federer beats Andy Roddick in 3 sets; Venus Williams gets Justine Henin next - Tennis - Yahoo! Sports

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You got any action on Federer to win the whole tourney, General?