Super Sunday: Roddick Vs. Canas Preview

Unlike Wimbledon, where there is rarely play on the “Middle Sunday,” tomorrow, New York City will will heat up with an entire day’s action at the US Open.

Andy is scheduled to play the No. 22 Guillermo Canas on Ashe Stadium for what will be his first day match of the event. The showdown will be the last contested in the matinee session, following an 11 AM start. Why? Television, my dear Watson.

Canas leads their head-to-head meetings 2-1, winning the last entounter in Rome of this year in the first round, taking Andy out 7-6, 6-1. This, of course, was following the devastating fire incident that took place in the player hotel.

Make no mistake about it: Canas is a tough opponent, but Andy has been steamrolling all this week. This should be one exciting match. The winner will earn a place in the coveted second week of the tournament. Here are the stats on Andy’s third-round opponent:

Birthdate: 11/25/1977

Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Residence: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Height: 6″0″” (182 cm)

Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)

Plays: Right-handed

Turned Pro: 1995

Singles Record: 25 - 17

Singles Titles: 2

Doubles Record: 11 - 10

Doubles Titles: 0

Prize Money: $431,106 Bio info courtesty of the ATP.