Andy Roddick (above), Mardy Fish & John Isner all tried yesterday - all failed.
This is the 1st time in the Open Era no Americans in Qf's in DC.
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Washington, DC ATP 500 Quarterfinals
1 Tomas Berdych vs Xavier Malisse - H2H: 1-1
They split matches back in 2006. Berdych is a much deffierent player now.
Malisse beat Isner 76(5) in the 3rd last night.
3/WC Fernando Verdasco vs 8 Marcos Baghdatis - H2H: 0-0
They've both been on tour for so long it's surprising they haven't played.
Fern is looking for his 6th Sf on the year - Marcos, his 4th.
4 Marin Cilic vs Janko Tipsarevic - H2H: 4-0
Janko tweeted that he didn't get back to his hotel til 2:30AM - factor?
Add to that the H2H and it's not looking too good for Janko.
Marin went 3 last night too (d Fish) - but Janko got the latest start of all.
Stupid rain.
13 Gilles Simon vs David Nalbandian - H2H: 0-0
Again, surprised these two haven't played one another before.
No idea what to expect from these comeback kids...
A sign: Gilles sure crushed Roddick (63 63) last night.
Photo: AP
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