Justin Gimelstob: Roddick finally slays his white whale, beats Federer
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The Spaniard, who reeled off the last 12 points of the match, beat Czech Tomas Berdych 7-6 6-2 in windy conditions, while Davydenko beat Andy Roddick of the United States by the same scoreline. (article 6)
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. - As Andy Roddick offered a congratulatory handshake at the net to Nikolay Davydenko, the stoic Russian erupted in laughter. (article 5)
Roddick tried for an encore Friday night, but Davydenko stole the show, winning 7-6 (5), 6-2 in the semifinals of the Sony Ericsson Open. (article 5)
The world number two, looking for his first title since Stuttgart last July, won 7-6 (8-6) 6-2 in Friday's first semi-final. (article 7)
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. - Andy Roddick whacked one last thunderous serve to finally beat Roger Federer, then slowly walked to the net with his head down, as if unsure how to celebrate such a rare achievement. (article 3)
With an almost flawless performance, Roddick ended a streak of 11 consecutive losses against his nemesis Thursday at the Sony Ericsson Open. (article 2)
Roddick dominated with his serve and took advantage of Federer's suddenly shaky play down the stretch to win 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-3 in the quarterfinals. (article 2)
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Roddick, Federer, Davydenko, Nadal, Berdych |
Source articles
- Justin Gimelstob: Roddick finally slays his white whale, beats Federer (sportsillustrated.cnn.com, 04/04/2008, 746 words)
- Roddick Upsets Federer (Washington Post, 04/03/2008, 326 words)
- After 11 losses, Roddick solves Federer (boston.com, 04/04/2008, 416 words)
- Roddick finally ends Federer jinx (BBC News, 04/04/2008, 136 words)
- Nadal wins, Roddick loses in Sony Ericsson Open semifinals (cbc.ca, 04/04/2008, 868 words)
- Nadal to meet Davydenko in Miami final (Washington Post, 04/04/2008, 286 words)
- Nadal through to final in Miami (BBC News, 04/04/2008, 314 words)
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