RODDICK TAMES THE LION IN HIS DEN...! In a match that saw the crowd howl it's support unanimously in favour of their beloved Hero 'Andy Murray', Roddick spoiled the 'SCOTTISH PARTY' by winning the thrilling 6-4, 4-6, 7-6, 7-6 encounter to reach the third Wimbledon final of his illustrious career, where he meets five time champion ROGER FEDERER....!

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Murray gave a major boost to his contendorship with a title win in Queen's Club at the Aegon International tennis tournament, where he edged past American James Blake to lift the title.

SO now as the match comes to a close, or so it seems, both men bring the best out of themselves..

In similar ways Andy Roddick defied spirited perfromance by Gael Monfils in R16 at Sony Ericsson Open,2009.

Murray picks up a quick service game after some real tussle in the last game from Roddick.

Murray's emphatic win over 14 time Grand Slam event champion Roger Federer in Indian Wells was a class apart. The three set showdown confirmed his status as a threat to the best players on the circuit.

Murray, who started the year in flying colors with an emphatic win over Roger federer in Doha, continued his dominating form in the other hardcourt events as well, most notably in Miami with a winner's trophy.
But what we see here is a little unfortunate for him, losing in front of the home crowd...!

In an extraordinary display of high quality tennis, both men muscled it out in the tie-break and Andy 'Roddick' emerged victorious to now hold a two sets to one lead in this thrilling match. The match saw an exchange of breaks when Roddick was serving gor the set at 5-3. However, Murray had different intentions as he stretched Roddick to limits. But the American held his nerves and managed to clinch the set in a see-saw tie-break.

In an almost unbelievable tunr-around in the match, Murray breaks Roddick back to get back on the serve and  more importantly, keep his Wimbledon hopes alive. The crowd has gone berserk over their HERO...!

Roddick holds a confident service game to race to a 5-2 lead in the match. As he approaches towards a two sets tom one lead in the match, Murray's chances seem to fade away.

Roddick races to a dangerous 4-1 lead in the set and enroute hits the 150th ACE of the championship. With such invincible form, he is destined to close out the match from here.

In another exciting match played at Indian Wells 2009, Roddick  outplayed Novak Djokoivc, who had quite a fruitful year till now but on Grass the equations seem to change rather quickly.

What a match this is turning into, the crowd is going ballistic in favour of their beloved 'Andy' whereas the other Andy is leaving no stones unturned to pounce at that one chance that will see him through this match..

Andy Murray makes a startling comeback into the match with a second set 6-4 in his favour. Murray's pivotal moment came in the first set when he broke Roddick to love in the first game of the second set.

Although Roddick continues to serve strong, Murray will still attempt to pocket the second set in this crucial service game

Murray made a unconventional start to his title campaign at the All England Lawn tennis Club, when he struggled for four sets before pulling a victory over American Robert Kendrick.

Murray looked in killing form in another one of his matches on centre court where he demolished Serbian Viktor Troicki in straight sets to moe ahead in his campaign for the title.

In an absolute turn around, Murray clinches a crucial break to stay ahead. Cheered by an electric crowd howling it's support, Murray will now serve to consolidate the break

Murray was tested to limits under the closed roof on Centre court by Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka, but eventually came out a winner in five gruelling sets and a tussle that lasted almost four hours.

As the crowd howls it's support, Murray breaks Roddick in the very first game of the second set.

Roddick looks in relentless form after moving Murray all around the court to win the opening set 6-4. As expected, the American is gruelsome in his service games and with a break in the tenth game, he now has the first set.

In similar ways Andy Roddick defied spirited perfromance by Gael Monfils in R16 at Sony Ericsson Open,2009.

Roddick has given some exciting match ups with arch nemesis Roger Federer. Their last encounter was on clay in , where Roddick showed nerves of steel till the end, but lost the tough three set battle to the eventual champion, Federer.

Both Murray and Roddick challenge each other with impressive shotmaking.

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 Cluband now Wimbledon, Roddick looks to be back in form.

Both players impress with their serve with Roddick finding it comparatively easier to win the service games.

Murray opened the year well with win in Doha and continued his fabulous form with title triumph in Rotterdam.

The Championships, Wimbledon Gentlemen's Singles Semifinals
Andy Murray vs. Andy Roddick
Murray leads series 6-2
Last Meeting - 2009 Qatar EXXON Mobil Open Final
Murray won 6-4, 6-2

Andy Murray has evoked a nationwide euphoria among sporting fans, all hoping for this Briton to win the coveted championship that last belonged to the great Fred Perry. Murray looked impressive in his quarterfinal win against former world number one Juan Carlos Ferrero and ensured that he remains the strongest contendor for the title, atleast in the eyes of the home-fans who have now found a new 'Sporting-Hero'. His opponent in the semifinals is another Andy, the American Andy Roddick, who has already tasted Grand Slam success in New York in 2003.

As we compare the style of play, Roddick's serve and volley game favours him on grass and gives him a slight edge in service games. Murray, on the other hand has been consistently impressive with his returns of serve. His pre-quarterfinal against Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka produced some scintillating tennis, but in the end it was the Scot's ability to win key points as a returner that made him seal the victory in five. With such impressive and complementing styles of play, the two are bound to produce some of the best tennis of their lives. Stay with us to know the fate of these champions on TennisEarth.com...!