Llodra next up in NYC

26 August, 2008 | 10:08

After carving his way through Sergio Roitman on Monday, Andy will now turn his attentions to world No. 38 Michael Llodra at Flushing Meadows.

The serve-volley specialist came through a relatively taxing opener against Teimuraz Gabashvili in four sets: 6-3 5-7 7-6 7-6.

They'll play this one THURSDAY, and expect it to start between 5-6pm.

In the mean time, Andy will play his first round doubles match with Ross Hutchins on Tuesday.

They go up against Ratiwatana/Ratiwatana in the last match scheduled on Court 10.

The Opponent

The Frenchman presents a very different test to Roitman. Whereas the Argentine was a baseline 'boomer', Llodra is a left-handed serve-volleyer.

Lefty's can pose most players problems on any surface, and Llodra fits that mould.

That aside, Andy won't be losing too much sleep over this one after beating him on hard court 6-4 6-3 in Metz last year: Llodra isn't an unknown quantity.

Instead, he's another step up the ladder in class, but one that Andy can overcome nonetheless.

Andy View

"Llodra is really talented...

"He played really well at the start of the year and hasn't had too much success lately, but tricky, serve volley, lefty.

"I played him once before in Metz and won quite comfortably, but I think he's playing a bit better than he was when I beat him."

Catch the Match

They'll play this one Thursday on Grandstand. Expect it to start around 5-6pm.

Sky Sports are covering the tournament.

Radio Five Live Sports Extra has live commentary on the match.

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