Roddick beats Murray, to fight Federer in Finals

Saturday, July 4, 2009, 14:45 [IST]

Wimbledon, Jul 4: The Queen's favourite contender in the Wimbledon, Andy Murray was ousted by Andy Roddick in a three hour epic struggle.

Andy Murray fell to Roddick 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (5) shattering Brits dreams of their favourite 22-year-old bringing home the crown after 1936.

Andy Roddick, who even apologised to Britian for doing such a damage by securing his own place in the Finals, will be battling it out with Roger Federer for the title.

With Raphael Nadal out of the tournament due to his knee injury, tennis fans placed their bets on Andy Murray and Roger Federer. Now that Andy Murray was routed out by Roddick, is this going to be an easy win for Federer or will Roddick shock the world with yet another smashing performance?

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Topics: wimbledon 2009, wimbledon, andy murray, andyroddick, raphael nadal, roger federer

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