During an exhibition in Atlantic City, both Marat Safin and Pete Sampras have said that Miami champion Andy Roddick has a chance to win another Grand Slam. The top-ranked American hasn’t won one since the 2003 US Open.
“He’s playing very well now and it can’t get any better than beating Nadal,” Safin said of Roddick’s semifinal victory in Miami. “Andy is moving incredibly well, his backhand is working, the serve and forehand will always be there and he has a very good chance to do well at Wimbledon.”
Sampras added, “I think he realizes now when he plays top players that he has to do more than just stay back and rally. He’s right there. He just needs to believe and step up and try to do it.”—M.C.