Roddick wins three-set thriller against qualifier Troicki at Key Biscayne
“But I have to say I’ve really enjoyed myself so far this year. I was excited when I got back out on that court. It’s a great, great center court.”
Andy Roddick hit a shot not found in any how-to manual Saturday, and it came at a critical time to help him survive a scare in his opening match at the Sony Ericsson Open.
The No. 6-seeded Roddick beat qualifier Viktor Troicki 5-7, 6-2, 6-4.
With Troicki serving at 4-5 in the final game, Roddick’s creativity helped him win the first point. A rally forced him to the sideline near the net, and when Troicki sliced a volley to the other side, Roddick chased down the ball as it bounced away from him, then spun to yank a backhand crosscourt past the Serbian. Read more