ATP Tour Match of the Week: Roddick vs. Hewitt

In just about every category, on paper this looks like and even steven match today.

Expect for the current ranking.  Roddick is #8 and Hewitt has slipped all the way down to #70.

They have split 12 matches over their long careers, but Roddick has won the last 5.  Hewitt hasn't beaten Roddick since way back in 2005 at Indian Wells.  This match will be played on fast courts, indoors in Memphis.

Both are in good form coming into this match, but I think Roddick will have a little too much on serve for Lleyton.  This is always a good test for Roddick as Hewitt still returns serve well. 

Father Time is creeping up on both players, but let's enjoy this one tonight.

Prediction:  Roddick 7-5, 7-6.