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Andy Roddick was handed the large American flag and then just stood there. He wasn’t going on a victory lap until his teammates joined him.

Roddick’s Davis Cup dominance led the United States to the title last year and his victory Sunday eliminated France and clinched a spot in the semifinals against Spain. But Roddick clearly cherishes the camaraderie of this close-knit bunch. The same can’t be said for France. Not after its top player, Richard Gasquet, begged out of a matchup with Roddick with his country facing elimination.

Roddick deafeted Paul-Henri Mathieu 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 for the deciding victory in the best-of-five quarterfinal. Roddick’s second singles victory in three days secured the Americans’ sixth straight Davis Cup win, including last year’s final over Russia.

Is this the start of a new era for American Mens Tennis…well before this I was a doubter but now with the way Roddick is playing, I am not sure if we are heading the days of Sampras and Agassi. Well maybe not that good but anything would do for Americans and tennis. All we need is one more American player to step up his game and help America back to the top!


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