New York, Sept 4 (AFP) Hopes for a first home win in the men's singles at the US Open in six years were given a boost with Andy Roddick and rising star Sam Querrey leading a charge into the third round.
Roddick, the fifth seed and the last American to win the title here in 2003, coasted through 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 against Frenchman Marc Giquel in a match that finished after midnight yesterday.
The giant 21-year-old Querrey, who this summer has taken over as the US number two, defeated compatriot Kevin Kim 7-5, 6-7 (6/8), 6-4, 6-4 and is just two wins from a possible quarter-final match against top seed and title-holder Roger Federer.
Joining Roddick and Querrey in the third round of the top half of the draw were former US No.
Roddick, the fifth seed and the last American to win the title here in 2003, coasted through 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 against Frenchman Marc Giquel in a match that finished after midnight yesterday.
The giant 21-year-old Querrey, who this summer has taken over as the US number two, defeated compatriot Kevin Kim 7-5, 6-7 (6/8), 6-4, 6-4 and is just two wins from a possible quarter-final match against top seed and title-holder Roger Federer.
Joining Roddick and Querrey in the third round of the top half of the draw were former US No.
