An unfortunate finish to a tight semifinal which saw no breaks, Thanks to a gritty and courageous performance by a limping Roddick, who finally gave in after holding his fourth service game and decided to sit by the sidelines. With a win, Blake reaches the second final of the year after his emphatic run in Estoril earlier this year
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Served By: A Roddick Won By: Roddick
Blake - Roddick
4 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Roddick!!! Heavy serve, Blake return outside the court
40-15
IN, Winner: Roddick!!! High kick serve, return lands outside the court
30-15
IN, Winner: Roddick!!! Quick serve, return from Blake goes into the net
15-15
ACE, Winner: Roddick!!! Big serve!Ace
0-15
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Roddick pushes forehand over the line
Roddick attends treatment on the right foot after a complaint of some pain.
Blake continues to stay ahead with a quick service hold.
Blake came into the semifinals backed by some emphatic wins, most notably the one against Sam Querrey, where he posted the three set thriller victory after some real struggle.
Served By: J Blake Won By: Blake
Blake - Roddick
4 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake pushes a forehand down the line and holds for 4-3 lead in the opening set of the match
Fault. J Blake serve lands outside the service line.
40-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Fine serve, Roddick return finds the net in the middle
Fault. J Blake serve lands outside the sideline.
30-0
ACE, Winner: Blake!!! J Blake continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
15-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Wide slice serve, return from Roddick goes into the net
Roddick survives another tough challenge in his own service game to keep the match on level terms. It's quite strange that the two Americans have not met on court in the last three years. The last meeting between the two was won by Blake in a tough three setter.
Served By: A Roddick Won By: Roddick
Blake - Roddick
3 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Roddick!!! Roddick serves,reaches to the net and smashes a winner
40-15
ACE, Winner: Roddick!!! A Roddick arrows another ace from his armour!
30-15
ACE, Winner: Roddick!!! ACE! A Roddick brings out big serve
15-15
IN, Winner: Roddick!!! Sliding serve in the middle, Blake only touches it
Fault. A Roddick serve lands outside the sideline.
0-15
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake stuns Roddick with backhand winner on return of serve
Blake impresses with his big serves and excellent court coverage to stay ahead in the opening set of the match
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Served By: J Blake Won By: Blake
Blake - Roddick
3 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Blake!!! High kick serve, Roddick return is long
40-30
ACE, Winner: Blake!!! J Blake arrows another ace in the middle
30-30
IN, Winner: Roddick!!! Blake backhand slice goes straight into the net
30-15
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand passing shot .Winner
15-15
ACE, Winner: Blake!!! J Blake aims ace down the T
0-15
IN, Winner: Roddick!!! Blake forehand down the line misses the court
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Surprisingly, Roddick continues to struggle with his serve and manages to win another service game after saving a couple of break points.
Roddick who started the year well with a semifinal finish in Melbourne, followed by a title triumph in Memphis, struggled in the later stages of the season, but with a good run at Queen's Club, Roddick looks to be back in form.
Served By: A Roddick Won By: Roddick
Blake - Roddick
2 - 2
Game
ACE, Winner: Roddick!!! ACE! A Roddick brings out big serve. Roddick holds despite 2 break points
A-40
IN, Winner: Roddick!!! Heavy serve, return from Blake goes into the net
Fault. A Roddick serve lands outside the sideline.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Roddick!!! Roddick generates a gorgeous off-forehand right into the corner and brings the things back to deuce
30-40
IN, Winner: Roddick!!! Roddick serves,positions himself onto the net and places a deep volley
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-40
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Roddick forehand finds the net in the middle. 2 Break Points for Blake
15-30
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake sends a thumping backhand down the line
15-15
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake strokes a quick return of serve and wins the point
15-0
IN, Winner: Roddick!!! Powerful serve, Blake fails to put it back
Exceptional court coverage from Blake gets him a confident start in this thrilling semifinal match.
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Served By: J Blake Won By: Blake
Blake - Roddick
2 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake moves Roddick around the court and passes Roddick with superb lob.
Fault. First Fault!
40-15
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake smacks a forehand down the line
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-15
IN, Winner: Roddick!!! Blake forehand goes into the net
30-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Good serve, Roddick only manages to touch it
15-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake serves,reaches to the net and forces a error on Roddick pass
After saving a break point in the very first service game, Roddick holds serve to avoid any mishap.
Served By: A Roddick Won By: Roddick
Blake - Roddick
1 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Roddick!!! Sliding serve in the middle, Blake only touches it
A-40
IN, Winner: Roddick!!! Blake forehand sails out of the court. Roddick takes the advantage
Deuce
IN, Winner: Roddick!!! Roddick serves, races to the net and volleys with soft hands.Deuce
30-40
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Roddick forehand misses the court. Break Point for Blake
30-30
IN, Winner: Roddick!!! Huge serve, Blake fails to return it
15-30
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Roddick backhand slice drifts outside the court
15-15
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Rally, Blake comes in quickly and forces a error on Roddick
15-0
IN, Winner: Roddick!!! Quick serve, return of serve goes wide
Fault. A Roddick serve lands outside the service line.
Blake makes an impressive start with a love service game.
Served By: J Blake Won By: Blake
Blake - Roddick
1 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake hits a delightful forehand winner up the line and holds for 1-0 lead
40-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake hits a huge forehand drive down the line
30-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Good serve, return from Roddick goes into the net
15-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake hits a big forehand down the line, Roddick fails to put it back
Fault. J Blake serve lands outside the service line.
AEGON Championships Men's Singles Second Semifinal
Andy Roddick vs. James Blake
Head-to-Head
Murray leads series 6-2
Last Meeting - 2006 Indianapolis U.S.A. Final
Blake won 4-6 6-4 7-6(5)
Andy Roddick has had an impressive year, more than any other American player on the circuit. His win in Memphis brought a sigh of relief after a bad 2008 season. A semifinal finish in Melbourne was his most satisying Grand Slam experience in a long time. His opponent today is the mighty American James Blake, who has struggled with his own win-loss record this year in an exception of the final appearance in Estoril. So, in the battle of American's at this moment, Roddick seems to have an edge, but Blake's capabilities can never be under-estimated. All-in-all, an interesting semifinal match lined up.
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