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Andy Roddick's
final serve set a record, and a celebratory final
forehand sent his racket into the stands.
Finishing with a flourish, Roddick beat Jonas Bjorkman
in straight sets Sunday to clinch a U.S. victory over
Sweden in the Davis Cup quarterfinals.
Roddick came from behind to take a grueling first
set, then wore down a weary Bjorkman to win 7-6
(7-3), 6-4, 6-0, giving the Americans an insurmountable
3-1 lead in the best-of-five match.
Mardy Fish made the final score 4-1 by beating
Thomas Johansson 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. The Americans will
host a semifinal Sept. 24-26 against Belarus, which
swept Argentina 5-0 in Minsk.
"It's a chance to take this dream one step
further," Roddick said. The United States is
aiming for its first title since 1995.
Roddick saved his biggest shot for match point,
when he hit a 152-mph serve, breaking the record
of 150 he set in a Davis Cup match in February.
Spain are a short priced 4/7 for victory while
a Roddick inspired USA are an attractive 2/1
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