Andy Roddick is the night session draw on Arthur Ashe against Michael Russell at the US Open.You can watch and bet on live tennis live for free at bet365 > live tennisIt’s clash of the veterans in New York as 29 year old Roddick takes on 31 year old Russell, both players who are desperately trying to prove they’re not over the hill as they come to terms with the fact that their best years are behind them.
Few people are talking about Roddick’s chances this year and that’s down to the American’s continued bad luck with injuries. He hasn’t played enough matches this summer to be a serious contender and looked well short of his best during a semi-final loss to John Isner in Winston-Salem.
This is a tricky one for Roddick as Russell is still a great mover, physically strong and what he lacks in pace and venom off the ground, he makes up for with his relentless hustling.
Roddick’s game these days is based around that reliable big serve and fairly cagey tennis from the back of the court. He’s not going to step up the court and rip the ball like he did in his prime. Steady tennis is what Roddick does nowadays and as a result it could take him a while to see off Russell tonight.
