Andy Roddick Beats Sam Querrey, Secures 500th Career Win

WASHINGTON--A match between two of the biggest servers on the ATP Tour, on a court described by Ivo Karlovic as the fastest court on the ATP circuit, somehow dissolved into a match of finesse games.

The two traded breaks to open the match, and Querrey broke again in Roddick's third service game to go up 4-2.

With Roddick's serve misfiring (only three aces and an uncharacteristic six double faults by the end of the match), the three-time Legg Mason Tennic Classic champion was forced to play more long rallies, having to lean on the variety in his ground game to win points.  Roddick used the variety effectively against Querrey, bringing the lanky 6'6'' into the net and keeping the ball low and out of his reach with some well-placed slices.

It was a frustrating night for Querrey, who seemed at times overwhelmed by the occasion of playing the American favorite in front of a Washington crowd that was solidly behind the recent Wimbledon finalist.  Querrey, who is coming off back-to-back-to-back finals and a championship last week in Los Angeles, will still keep his lead in the US Open Series through the end of the week.

Roddick is only the fourth active player to reach the 500-win milestone, joining Roger Federer (657), Carlos Moya (573), and Lleyton Hewitt (509).

In recognition of his 500th win, tournament organizers presented Roddick a cake with the number "500" written on it.  What more could you ever want?