MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Andy Roddick was ruthless, treating his close friend like little more than warmup fodder for his Thursday semifinal showdown with Roger Federer.
The 2003 U.S. Open champion flattened Mardy Fish without blinking Tuesday, making only four unforced errors in a 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 quarterfinal win at the Australian Open.