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2009 US Open: Andy Roddick begins his bid for a second US Open title tonight when he meets Germany's Bjorn Phau at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows, New York. Roddick, who is ranked fifth in ATP men's singles, and Phau are set to begin play at approximately 7:00pm ET. 2009 US Open Betting Odds at online bookmaker Bodog.com have the American listed as a huge -10000 moneyline favorite.

Andy Roddick enters this evening's match with a 46-12 2009 match record. The 27 year old Nebraska native last played at the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 in Cincinnati on August 16th where he lost to fellow countryman Sam Querrey in the second round 6-7, 6-7. 

Roddick has fared well in the three other majors this season, reaching the semi-finals at Australia, the fourth round at Roland Garros, and the finals at Wimbledon. He has historically been a tough out at the US Open, reaching the quarterfinals the last two years and the finals in 2006. Roddick recorded his only major win in 2003 when he beat Juan Carlos Ferrero in the US Open final.

Bjorn Phau, while two years the senior of Roddick, has a far less successful resume than his American counterpart. Phau is 9-14 in matches this year and for his career he has accumulated a 54-93 record. He has no singles titles while Roddick has 27. 

Phau last played on August 23rd in New Haven, Connecticut where he too fell victim to Sam Querrey in straight sets 5-7, 3-6. 

The Darmstadt, Germany native, who is presently ranked 84th in men's singles, has made it out of the first round just five times in 16 Grand Slams. Phau has, however, reached the second round three times in five US Open appearances.

Bodog.com 2009 US Open: Andy Roddick vs Bjorn Phau Betting Odds

Bjorn Phau +2000

Andy Roddick -10000

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