US Independence Day win for Roddick | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

US Independence Day win for Roddick

Reuters | By, London
Jul 04, 2007 09:33 PM IST

American Andy Roddick celebrates US Independence Day, beating Paul-Henri Mathieu to reach the Wimbledon quarters.

American number three seed Andy Roddick celebrated US Independence Day in style on Wednesday, overpowering Frenchman Paul-Henri Mathieu 6-2, 7-5, 7-6 to take his appointed place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.

Roddick, twice runner-up at Wimbledon to Roger Federer, took two days to round off his match as the players constantly had to scuttle on and off a rain-hit Centre Court.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

On Tuesday, Roddick launched his charge with three aces on his first three serves, increasing the pressure as the ball hurtled past the exasperated Mathieu at speeds of up to 140 mph (225.3 kph).

Roddick, now coached by former Wimbledon champion Jimmy Connors, bludgeoned the hapless Mathieu into submission again at the start on Wednesday, rounding off the second set 7-5.

But he had to fight in the deciding set, coming back from 5-2 down and surviving three set points in the tiebreak before finally winning. He has not dropped a set in the tournament so far.

Unveiling Elections 2024: The Big Picture', a fresh segment in HT's talk show 'The Interview with Kumkum Chadha', where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections. Watch now!

Get Current Updates on India News, Election 2024, Arvind Kejriwal News Live, Bihar Board 10th Result 2024 Live along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Friday, March 29, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On