Roddick attempts to capture third title in four

Andy Roddick’s attempt to capture his third title in four tournaments carried him to the quarter-finals of the Masters Series with a straight sets win over his Davis Cup colleague James Blake.

The 21-year-old American, the champion in Indianapolis and in Montreal over the past three weeks, showed why he has become the bookmakers’ favourite to triumph again during his 7-6 6-2 win.