Top

Roddick and Verdasco in San Jose final


 

Originally published on: 26/02/10 13:05

Former world number one Roddick, chasing a fourth title at the tournament after wins in 2004, 2005 and 2008, claimed a 2-6 7-6 (7/5) 7-6 (7/4) win over fellow American Sam Querrey in one hour 59 minutes.

Verdasco earlier beat Uzbekistan’s Denis Istomin 6-3 2-6 6-4 to reach the final.

But it was Roddick who had the greater scare in the last four.

Seventh seed Querrey won the opening set at a canter, breaking the fearsome Roddick serve twice.

But Roddick bounced back, improving the accuracy of his first serve and taking the remaining two sets in tie-breaks.

Spain’s Verdasco awaits after seeing off the challenge of Istomin in one hour 43 minutes.

Verdasco was in charge after the opening set, but Istomin fought back with three breaks in the second set before the momentum again turned in the Spaniard’s favour.

Now get the WORLD’S BEST TENNIS MAGAZINE here


Tim Farthing, Tennishead Editorial Director & Owner, has been a huge tennis fan his whole life. He's a tennis journalist and entrepreneur as well as playing tennis to a national standard. He also helps manage his local club and volunteers for his local tennis organisation. He's a specialist in content about the administration of professional tennis and tennis coaching for all levels.

×
 
Why Choose to Autoship?
  • Automatically re-order your favorite products on your schedule.
  • Easily change the products or shipping date for your upcoming Scheduled Orders.
  • Pause or cancel any time.