Andy To Play Carlsen In Houston Clay Courts

Andy Roddick v. Kenneth Carlsen
Tuesday, Gallery Furniture court, not before 7.00pm (local time)

The draw for the US Men’s Clay Court Championships in Houston, Texas, April 12-18 has been released. In the first round, Andy will face Kenneth Carlsen of Denmark.

Andy is the top seed for this tournament and the other top seeds include Americans Dent, Fish, Blake and Ginepri.

Andy has never played Carlsen before in an ATP or Grand slam event.

First round opponent: Kenneth Carlsen
Birthdate: 4/17/1973
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Residence: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Height: 6″3″” (190 cm)
Weight: 183 lbs (83 kg)
Plays: Left-handed
Turned Pro: 1992
Previous Year’s Final Indesit ATP Race Position: 95
Current Indesit ATP Race Position: 106

Andy has an excellent record at the Westside Tennis Club. He was the 2001 and 2002 singles champion and runner up to Agassi in 2003. Andy very much enjoys playing in Houston and will be looking to keep up his good performances there.

Click here for Tuesday’s Order of Play