Former world number one Andy Roddick outclasses Gilles Muller to conquer BB&T Atlanta Open

Former world number one Andy Roddick outclasses Gilles Muller to conquer BB&T Atlanta Open

American icon, Andy Roddick, re-kindled his spark to crush Muller’s dream of bagging his maiden career title at the BB&T Atlanta Open, an ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) World Tour 250 series. As a result, Roddick not only extended his lead in
the head-to-head series by 4-1 against the Luxembourgian star, Gilles Muller, but also claimed his 32^nd career title.

“I’ve won 32 times now and every one of them, I’ve never assumed I was going to win again,” said the jubilant American. “I’ve always appreciated it… I go through the process of playing, work hard, and hope that I can put myself in position enough times
to create some success.”

Roddick formulated a 1-6, 7-6(2), 6-2 score line against his fellow 29-year-old to conquer this outdoor hard court tournament taking place in Johns Creek, Georgia.

“I know by now the score of a set is irrelevant. Whether it’s 7-6 or 6-1, it still counts the same,” Roddick stated further. “With most other sports, you get way up in the first quarter and it actually means something in regards to the rest of the game.”

The left-hander from Luxembourg stormed into the Atlantic Station and capitalized on two out of three break chances to pocket the breadstick.

Currently ranked 22^nd in the South African Airways ATP World Tour Rankings, Roddick sought his momentum after that and quickly pocketed his entire serves without facing any breakpoint. Apart from squandering four break opportunities, the American
took the set to a tie-breaker. He dominated in it and ultimately clicked the equaliser with a 7-6(2) win.

Roddick perfected his game in the final set and cashed two break opportunities to seal the decider by winning six games to two.

Muller on the other end played his best tennis at this event. He dusted away four set points before dragging the second set to a tie-breaker.  

“I played very well in the first two sets. At the end of the second set, I got very tight. I felt like I was in a position to win that match. I was too nervous to close it and then Andy started to play better. Maybe I lost the belief in myself to win that
match too quickly.”

This was Luxembourgian first title-round appearance since Farmers Classic in Los Angeles in 2005.

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