No. 1 Roddick Defeats Robredo

Andy vs. Bjorkman

Friday Oct. 31. The match is scheduled to be played third on central court, not before 6.00pm (central european time)

Andy Roddick has propelled himself back into the Champions race lead and for the first time takes the world #1 spot with his win over Spaniard Tommy Robredo in TMS Paris, 6-3, 6-4. Andy hit 13 aces and only had to save one break point on his way to victory!

Up next for Andy in the quarter finals is Sweden’s Jonas Bjorkman. They have met twice before and are tied at 1-1, with Andy winning their most recent encounter this year at Wimbledon in three straight sets.

Quarter-final opponent: Jonas Bjorkman

Birthdate: 3/23/1972

Birthplace: Vaxjo, Sweden

Residence: Monte Carlo, Monaco

Height: 6′0″ (182 cm)

Weight: 183 lbs (83 kg)

Plays: Right-handed

Turned Pro: 1991

Final Champions Race 2002 Position: 45

Current Champions Race Position: 38

Photo credit: Bill Kallenberg