World No.10 Andy Roddick is on a quest for his second Grand Slam title as he squares off against World No.63 Victor Hanescu, Wednesday June 22nd, at the All England Club. Wimbledon oddsmakers have Andy Roddick as -2000 moneyline favourite to beat Victor Hanescu who is listed as +800 underdog. Be sure to get your 2011 Wimbledon: Andy Roddick vs Victor Hanescu predictions in early.
Andy Roddick was pushed close in a three-set win as he began his 11th Wimbledon campaign with a 6-4, 7-6(6), 6-3 victory over German qualifier Andreas Beck on Tuesday at The Championships. Roddick was given an early work out by the resilient Beck, who led by a mini-break in the second set tie-break before Roddick regained control in time to clinch a two-set lead. The eighth seed then broke serve twice in the third set to claim victory in two hours and 15 minutes. A strong serving display from the American saw him fire 30 aces, which he backed up with 42 winners. Reflecting on the importance of the tie-break, Roddick said, "[It] was a big difference between two-sets-to-love and one-set-all. I felt like I was serving well. I felt like I was playing better than him. Last thing I wanted was to feel that way and be even. That was a big breaker for me." The Texas resident came into Wimbledon on the strength of a semi-final showing at The Queen’s Club, where he lost out to Andy Murray. He is bidding to win the Wimbledon trophy for the first time after runner-up efforts to Roger Federer in 2004-2005 and in 2009, when he lost 16-14 in the fifth set. The 28-year-old Roddick, who has one Grand Slam title to his name after winning the 2003 US Open
Romanian Victor Hanescu was a 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 winner against Czech Jaroslav Pospisil. At Wimbledon he is a three time third rounder who had his best result at the 2005 French Open where he made the quarter finals. He is a clay court specialist, on the ATP International circuit, who has one Title and four runner-ups.
Head to Head: Roddick leads 3-0
2009 Doha Qatar Hard Q Roddick, Andy 6-3, 6-2 Stats
2006 ATP Masters Series Rome Italy Clay R64 Roddick, Andy 6-1, 6-0 Stats
2003 ATP Masters Series Paris France Carpet R32 Roddick, Andy 7-6(4), 7-6(4) Stats
Andy Roddick vs Victor Hanescu
When: Wednesday June 21, 12:45 PM ET
Pick: Roddick -2000
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The Bottom Line: Roddick’s serve is too hard and fast to be stopped this early. Be sure to get your 2011 Wimbledon: Andy Roddick vs Victor Hanescu predictions in early.
