Andy, Andy, Andy (Aussie Open spoiler)

[MaineDem]

Roddick rolled in famous battle


German giant-killer Philipp Kohlschreiber downed a frustrated Andy Roddick to move into the fourth-round of the Australian Open in a titanic five-set struggle in the early hours of Saturday morning in Melbourne.

Kohlschreiber, the tournament's No.29 seed, eliminated the 2003 US Open winner with a 6-4 3-6 7-6 (11-9) 6-7 (3-7) 8-6 triumph in a tick under four hours.

The marathon match at Rod Laver Arena ended just after 2am local time.

http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/match_reports/2008-01-18/200801181200584113953.html

Andy's first serves were awesome. Seconds not so much.

[KamaAina]

1. Who?

I'd given up on him quite some time ago. Doesn't look like James Blake will be getting to the next level any time soon, either.

But really, this is above and beyond, even for Chokemeister Andy. Usually he waits until he's up against a name like Federer before folding up like a two-dollar suitcase. But this Fahrvergnugen or whatever? Ye gods. :eyes:

[joeybee12]

2. Calling Brad Gilbert!

He's the only coach who seemed to get Andy to focus. may be too late now, since he's older and others have surpassed him. Wasted what could have been an incredible career due to his temprament.

[RL3AO]

3. I watched most of the match. Andy played pretty well. The German dude just played lights out.