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I have uploaded Andy’s interview after his match against Tipsarevic yesterday. In the interview Andy reflects on his play as he answers questions from journalists. Over at the official Wimbledon website, they have posted an article/review of the match which might be of interest.
Roddick crashes to worst defeat
Thursday, 26 June 2008
Written by Alix Ramsay
Andy Roddick suffered his worst ever defeat at Wimbledon, bounced out of the second round 6-7, 7-5, 6-4, 7-6 by Janko Tipsarevic, the world No. 40, from Serbia.
Never before had Roddick lost so early at The All England Club. Twice a finalist here and a quarter-finalist last year, he regards the lawns of SW19 as his second home and his best chance of winning a Grand Slam title. Those ambitions will have to wait another year.
Received wisdom has it that Roddick is beatable, even on the fastest of surfaces, which give his thumping serve yet more fizz. For his opponents, getting his serve back is key. If you can get the ball in play, anything is possible. That sounds a good deal easier than it actually is but the theory has been put into practice many times.
Tim Henman used to take one look at Roddick and smile. Britain’s former national treasure had an unerring knack of knowing where the big American was going to plant the ball, get his racket there first and then stand back and watch Roddick implode. It worked a treat, time after time. Click here to continue reading full post…
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