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Roddick books Murray clash at Queen's

ESPN staff
June 10, 2011
Andy Roddick is a four-time champion at Queen's © PA Photos
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Andy Roddick set up a mouth-watering semi-final with British No. 1 Andy Murray at the AEGON Championships in London.

The former world No. 1 remains on course for a record fifth title at Queen's after overpowering seventh seed Fernando Verdasco in straight sets.

Roddick was a set and a break up against the Spaniard when rain forced the players of court. After a lengthy delay, Roddick needed just 14 minutes to wrap up a 6-2 6-2 victory.

Next up for Roddick is 2009 champion Murray, who will have the benefit of a day's rest having walked into the semi-finals without hitting a ball after Marin Cilic withdrew with a knee injury.

Meanwhile, at the Gerry Weber Open in Germany, last year's finalist Lleyton Hewitt was denied a place in the semi-finals as two home players reached the last four. Hewitt was beaten by Philipp Kohlschreiber, who claimed a 7-6(4) 6-3 victory in Halle, while fellow German Philipp Petzschner beat eighth seed Milos Raonic 6-3 6-7(6) 6-3.

Petzschner will now meet second seed Tomas Berdych after last year's Wimbledon finalist beat Viktor Troicki 7-6(3) 6-1, while Kohlschreiber faces Gael Monfils, who secured an unpopular 6-4 6-4 victory over Florian Mayer.

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