Roddick topples Federer to reach Miami tennis Masters semi-finals
The American tennis player Andy Roddick, who was the sixth seed in Miami tennis Masters, toppled world number one Roger Federer in three sets on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the ATP Masters Series. Roddick downed the top-seeded Swiss Federer 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 6-3, leaving him still in search of his first title of 2008.
Roddick recorded 17 aces to post the victory in 1hour 55min, claiming just his second victory over Federer in 17 tries. He earned his only break of Federer’s serve in the eighth game of the third set, allowing him to serve out the match in the next game.
Roddick was the 2004 champion,but he did not play a seeded player en route to his fifth quarter-final in nine career appearances here. The 25-year-old American has enjoyed a solid season thus far, with an 18-3 mark and titles in San Jose and Dubai. Roddick will face Russian Nikolay Davydenko in the semi-finals.