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Roddick Serves Out Nadal

Heads to Dubai semifinals sans coach Jimmy Connors

By Jamie Buss, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 6, 2008 10:26 PM CST

(Newser) – Andy Roddick advanced to semifinal action at the Dubai Tennis Championships today, upsetting Spaniard Rafael Nadal in straight sets, 7-6 (5), 6-2, reports the AP. The No. 1 American-born player aced his way to victory, serving 17 of them throughout the match. "I knew... Read full story »

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