Roddick knocks out Nadal at Miami Open

American Andy Roddick is through to the final of the Miami Open. The six-seed defeated Spaniard Rafael Nadal 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the semi-finals at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park in Miami, Florida.

Early in the match, playing from deep behind the baseline, Roddick was unable to put Nadal under pressure. A blistering Nadal cross-court forehand winner left Roddick floundering as the Spaniard took the first set 6-4.

From out of nowhere, and with Nadal serving at 3-4 in the second set, Roddick broke the Spaniard to love after crushing three massive forehand winners. Then, continuing with his new-found attacking game plan, Roddick held on in the next game to clinch the set. Roddick hitting 12 winners against just five unforced errors in the set.

Andy Roddick of the United States returns a backhand to Rafael Nadal of Spain during day eleven of the Miami ATP Masters in Key Biscayne, Florida. Roddick won 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to reach the final. (AFP/Getty Images/Al Bello)