Andy Roddick defeated Jurgen Melzer 6-4 4-6 6-3 6-7 6-3 in the AUT vs USA round robin on clay. The result followed the form book — Andy Roddick came in leading the head-to-head 6–0. Andy Roddick extended the head-to-head to 7–0.
Roddick A. came through in five sets.
Roddick A. and Melzer J. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Roddick A. went 5–1 (83%) against them, Melzer J. 2–3 (40%). Results against comparable opponents are close (2 : 1 better-results split).
Clay: Roddick A. leads 3–0 · Hard: Roddick A. leads 4–0