Andy Roddick (US)

Andy Roddick (US)

Age: 21
Lives: Boca Raton, Florida
Plays: Right-handed, double-handed backhand
Grand Slam titles: One (US Open 2003)
Record at US Open: 2003-winner, 2002-quarter-finals, 2001-quarter-finals, 2000-first round.

Became a national hero last year with his spectacular run to the title at Flushing Meadows and will receive partisan support from the New York crowd.

Roddick ended 2003 as world number one and maintained his form this year with solid performances, including the Masters Series crown in Miami.

His huge serve, punishing forehand and fierce commitment make him a fearsome opponent, although he has still to fathom a way to ruffle Federer's feathers.

He lost to the Swiss in the Wimbledon and Canadian Masters finals to stand 1-7 in head-to-heads but will fancy his chances in his own backyard.